The Cruel Tower (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1956, The Cruel Tower is a drama film directed by Lew Landers, running about 79 minutes. “Savage story of the raw, reckless guys who live on the towering edge of danger...and the man-wrecking dames who push them into a pit of violence and passion!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The story of a bunch of hard-drinking steeplejacks.
Who’s in it. The Cruel Tower stars John Ericson as Tom Kittredge, Mari Blanchard as Mary 'The Babe' Thompson, Charles McGraw as Harry 'Stretch' Clay and Steve Brodie as Casey, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, The Cruel Tower has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Cruel Tower page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Cruel Tower tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Cruel Tower (1956)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Cruel Tower change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Cruel Tower worth watching?
- The Cruel Tower holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Cruel Tower?
- The Cruel Tower stars John Ericson, Mari Blanchard, Charles McGraw, Steve Brodie and Peter Whitney.
- When was The Cruel Tower released?
- The Cruel Tower was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 79 minutes.