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Tower of London

  • 19621962
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  • 1h 19m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
2.2K
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Tower of London (1962)
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The twisted Richard III is haunted by the ghosts of those he has murdered in his attempt to become the King of England.The twisted Richard III is haunted by the ghosts of those he has murdered in his attempt to become the King of England.The twisted Richard III is haunted by the ghosts of those he has murdered in his attempt to become the King of England.
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
2.2K
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  • Director
    • Roger Corman
  • Writers
    • Leo Gordon(screen play)
    • F. Amos Powell(screen play)
    • Robert E. Kent(screen play)
  • Stars
    • Vincent Price
    • Michael Pate
    • Joan Freeman
Top credits
  • Director
    • Roger Corman
  • Writers
    • Leo Gordon(screen play)
    • F. Amos Powell(screen play)
    • Robert E. Kent(screen play)
  • Stars
    • Vincent Price
    • Michael Pate
    • Joan Freeman
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    • 30User reviews
    • 39Critic reviews
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    Tower of London (1962)
    Vincent Price in Tower of London (1962)
    Vincent Price and Bruce Gordon in Tower of London (1962)
    Vincent Price, Robert Brown, Donald Losby, and Michael Pate in Tower of London (1962)
    Vincent Price, Sandra Knight, and Michael Pate in Tower of London (1962)
    Vincent Price and Michael Pate in Tower of London (1962)
    Vincent Price, Joan Freeman, and Donald Losby in Tower of London (1962)
    Vincent Price and Joan Freeman in Tower of London (1962)
    Vincent Price and Michael Pate in Tower of London (1962)
    Vincent Price and Richard Hale in Tower of London (1962)
    Vincent Price and Richard Hale in Tower of London (1962)
    Tower of London (1962)

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    Vincent Price
    Vincent Price
    • Richard of Gloucesteras Richard of Gloucester
    Michael Pate
    Michael Pate
    • Sir Ratcliffeas Sir Ratcliffe
    Joan Freeman
    Joan Freeman
    • Lady Margaretas Lady Margaret
    Robert Brown
    Robert Brown
    • Sir Justinas Sir Justin
    Bruce Gordon
    Bruce Gordon
    • Earl of Buckinghamas Earl of Buckingham
    Joan Camden
    Joan Camden
    • Anneas Anne
    Richard Hale
    Richard Hale
    • Tyrusas Tyrus
    Sandra Knight
    Sandra Knight
    • Mistress Shoreas Mistress Shore
    Charles Macaulay
    • George, Duke of Clarenceas George, Duke of Clarence
    Justice Watson
    Justice Watson
    • Edward IVas Edward IV
    Sarah Selby
    Sarah Selby
    • Queenas Queen
    Donald Losby
    • Prince Richardas Prince Richard
    Sara Taft
    • Richard's motheras Richard's mother
    Eugene Mazzola
    Eugene Mazzola
    • Edward Vas Edward V
    • (as Eugene Martin)
    Morris Ankrum
    Morris Ankrum
    • The Archbishopas The Archbishop
    • (uncredited)
    Paul Frees
    Paul Frees
    • Opening Narratoras Opening Narrator
    • (voice)
    • (uncredited)
    Gene Roth
    Gene Roth
    • The Tailoras The Tailor
    • (uncredited)
    Jack Tornek
    Jack Tornek
    • Member of Courtas Member of Court
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Roger Corman
    • Writers
      • Leo Gordon(screen play) (story)
      • F. Amos Powell(screen play) (story)
      • Robert E. Kent(screen play)
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The Battle of Bosworth is made up of stock footage from the original Universal version of Tower of London (1939).
    • Goofs
      When Richard pushes the freshly murdered Clarence into the vat, you can see Clarence take a deep breath and hold it, just prior to being submerged.
    • Quotes

      Mistress Shore: [as a ghost, showing the whip lashes on her bare back to Richard of Gloucester] Wouldn't you rather look at my back? Is it not attractive as a woman's back should be?

    • Crazy credits
      No credit is given to Robert N. Lee, who wrote the 1939 original, nor William Shakespeare, from whose "Richard III" this was freely adapted.
    • Connections
      Edited from Tower of London (1939)

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    Top review
    8/10
    The madness of King Richard!
    The team of Roger Corman and Vincent Price is undoubtedly most famous for the adaptations of Edgar Allen Poe's works, but it would be unwise to ignore this interpretation of William Shakespeare's play 'Richard III' as it's one of the duo's finest hours! This same story was brought to the screen 23 years earlier with the 1939 film of the same name (also featuring Vincent Price), but Corman's version, although obviously made on a limited budget is still a great version of the tale. The plot features prominent themes of envy, greed and insanity, and the story of one of England's most famous rulers is interesting for its own merits, and Corman's portrayal of it makes it interesting for fans of classic horror also. The plot begins with the death of the current king of England, Richard's brother. The throne is intended to go to the brother's son, but King Richard has other ideas as he begins to murder all those that stand in his path to the most coveted seat in the country. However, what he doesn't count on is his conscience getting in the way; and before long, he is being haunted by the ghosts of his victims.

    Every film in the Corman's Poe Anthology is filmed in colour, but here Corman shoots on black and white film, and it does the story no end of favours as the atmosphere always feel thick and foreboding, and gorgeous shots of smoke filled locations help to increase the tension. The fact that the film stars the great Vincent Price is most definitely its strongest element. Price is best at playing villains and people suffering from mental torment, and here he gets to do both in the meaty role of King Richard III. Price's acting style certainly suits Shakespearian roles as he's never afraid to go over the top, and I'm sure Corman was always happy to capitalise on this fact as Price is allowed to let rip completely during many instances of the film. Price also manages to look sinister while he's being hammy, and just small things such as the little hat that Price wears give him an understated villainy that suits the role like a glove. The supernatural elements of the film are well utilised, and Corman is happy to capitalise on the horror aspects of the play at all times. The ending is a little abrupt, but overall, this film is a definite 'hit' and one that shouldn't be missed by Price, Corman and even Shakespeare fans!
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    • Jul 23, 2006

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    • Release date
      • October 24, 1962 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Der Massenmörder von London
    • Filming locations
      • Producers Studios - 5330 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Edward Small Productions
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    • Budget
      • $200,000 (estimated)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 19 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.66 : 1

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