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The White Tower

Adventure story about a group of climbers who set out to ascend a notoriously difficult mountain in the Alps, each one with a different reason for going.

Adventure story about a group of climbers who set out to ascend a notoriously difficult mountain in the Alps, each one with a different reason for going. As the expedition progresses, the climb becomes more treacherous, and hopes of reaching the peak fade. As lives are lost and spirits become low, the group decide to turn back - but one man is determined to reach the summit at whatever cost.

1 hour, 32 minutes

Last on

Sat 5 Nov 201608:25

Credits

RoleContributor
Martin OrdwayGlenn Ford
Carla AltenAlida Valli
Paul DeLambreClaude Rains
AndreasOskar Homolka
Dr Nicholas RadcliffeCedric Hardwicke
Mr HeinLloyd Bridges
Madame Astrid DelambreJune Clayworth
Frau AndreasLotte Stein
KnuebelFred Essler
Frau KnuebelEdit Angold
ProducerSid Rogell
WriterPaul Jarrico
WriterJames Ramsey Ullman
ComposerRoy Webb
DirectorTed Tetzlaff
Director of photographyRay Rennahan

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