The Glass Tower (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1957, The Glass Tower is a thriller and drama film directed by Harald Braun, running about 105 minutes. “Beautiful, rich, loved, admired...everything to live for but she's on trial for MURDER!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Katja Fleming has given up her job as an actress and married the business man Robert Fleming. But the cold that surrounds her in her modern, luxurious high-rise makes her lonely. Then she meets the author John Lawrence, who wants to convince her to perform in his new play.
Who’s in it. The Glass Tower stars Lilli Palmer as Katja Fleming, O.E. Hasse as Robert Fleming, Peter van Eyck as John Lawrence and Brigitte Horney as Dr. Bruning, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Glass Tower has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Glass Tower page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Glass Tower tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Glass Tower (1957)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Glass Tower change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Glass Tower worth watching?
- The Glass Tower holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Glass Tower?
- The Glass Tower stars Lilli Palmer, O.E. Hasse, Peter van Eyck, Brigitte Horney and Hannes Messemer.
- When was The Glass Tower released?
- The Glass Tower was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.