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The Cruel Tower
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The Cruel Tower

1956-10-28 · 79 min · ★ 4.9

Drama · Crime

The story of a bunch of hard-drinking steeplejacks.

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Directors
Lew Landers
Production companies
Lindsley Parsons Picture Corporation, Allied Artists Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

John EricsonJohn EricsonTom Kittredge
Mari BlanchardMari BlanchardMary 'The Babe' Thompson
Charles McGrawCharles McGrawHarry 'Stretch' Clay
Steve BrodieSteve BrodieCasey
Peter WhitneyPeter Whitney'Joss' Jossman
Alan Hale Jr.Alan Hale Jr.Rocky Milliken (as Alan Hale)
Diana DarrinDiana DarrinKitt
Carol KellyCarol KellyWaitress
Barbara Bell WrightRev. Claver
Stafford ReppStafford ReppDoctor
Rico AlanizRico Alaniz
Kay BrownKay Brown
John Indrisano
Dick RichDick Rich
Tim RyanTim Ryan

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