The White Tower (1950): cast, story & where to watch
1950 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1950, The White Tower is an adventure film directed by Ted Tetzlaff, running about 98 minutes. “Every gasping thrill in color by Technicolor!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Mountain climbers in the Swiss Alps mull over past problems while trying to conquer a perilous peak.
Who’s in it. The White Tower stars Glenn Ford as Martin Ordway, Alida Valli as Carla Alton (as Valli), Claude Rains as Paul Delambre and Oskar Homolka as Andreas (as Oscar Homolka), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The White Tower has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The White Tower page.
If you liked it. Fans of The White Tower tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The White Tower (1950)?
- In GB, The White Tower is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The White Tower worth watching?
- The White Tower holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The White Tower?
- The White Tower stars Glenn Ford, Alida Valli, Claude Rains, Oskar Homolka and Cedric Hardwicke.
- When was The White Tower released?
- The White Tower was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.