Tower of London (1962): cast, story & where to watch

1962 · Film · ★ 5.9

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Released in 1962, Tower of London is a thriller, drama, horror and history film directed by Roger Corman, running about 80 minutes. “Do you have the courage to spend 83 minutes in the Tower of London?” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. The twisted Richard III is haunted by the ghosts of those he has murdered in his attempt to become the King of England.

Who’s in it. Tower of London stars Vincent Price as Richard of Gloucester, Michael Pate as Sir Ratcliffe, Joan Freeman as Lady Margaret and Robert Brown as Sir Justin, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Tower of London has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tower of London page.

If you liked it. Fans of Tower of London tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Tower of London (1962)?
In US, Tower of London is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Tower of London worth watching?
Tower of London holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, horror and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Tower of London?
Tower of London stars Vincent Price, Michael Pate, Joan Freeman, Robert Brown and Bruce Gordon.
When was Tower of London released?
Tower of London was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.