History Film / TowerOfLondon1962

''Tower of London'' is a 1962 historical drama and {{gothic horror}} film directed by Creator/RogerCorman and starring Creator/VincentPrice and Creator/MichaelPate. The movie revolves around the power struggles and political intrigues within the English royal court during the 15th century. It primarily focuses on the character of UsefulNotes/RichardIII, played by Vincent Price, and his ruthless quest to secure the English throne.

The plot delves into Richard's manipulative tactics, including murder and betrayal, as he eliminates potential rivals to his claim on the throne. The Tower of London serves as a central location where much of the drama unfolds, including scenes of imprisonment, torture, and treachery. As Richard's reign becomes increasingly tyrannical, his descent into madness and paranoia is depicted, leading to a climactic confrontation and a tragic end.

It is a remake of [[Film/TowerOfLondon the 1939 film]].

''Tower of London'' is a 1962 historical drama and {{gothic horror}} film directed by Creator/RogerCorman and starring Creator/VincentPrice and Creator/MichaelPate. The movie revolves around the power struggles and political intrigues within the English royal court during the 15th century. It primarily focuses on the character of Richard III, played by Vincent Price, and his ruthless quest to secure the English throne.

''Tower of London'' is a 1962 historical drama and gothic horror film directed by Creator/RogerCorman and starring Creator/VincentPrice and Creator/MichaelPate. The movie revolves around the power struggles and political intrigues within the English royal court during the 15th century. It primarily focuses on the character of Richard III, played by Vincent Price, and his ruthless quest to secure the English throne.

* CantKillYouStillNeedYou: Richard III keeps Sir Justin alive, despite Sir Justin opposing him, because he needs Justin to act as an emissary between him and Lord Justin. to ensure Justin's cooperation, [[IHaveYourWife he holds Justin's girlfriend Lady Margaret hostage in the dungeons]].
* CreepyCrawlyTorture: Richard tortures (and eventually kills) Buckingham by placing a cage over his head and dropping a rat into.

* EvilCripple: In keeping with Creator/WilliamShakespeare's portrayal of him, Richard II is a megalomanical hunchback who murders any member of his family who stands between him and the throne.

* IHaveYourWife: Richard III holds Lady Margaret--the daughter of Lord Stanley and the girlfriend of Sir Justin--prisoner in his dungeons to ensure the cooperation of both Stanley and Justin.

* MatchCut: When Richard and Sir Ratcliffe murder the young princes in their bed, the camera pans down to show the puppet being held in Prince Richard's hand, which [[DeadHatShot goes limp as he dies]]. There is then a Match Cut to the same puppet being held in Richard's hand in his chambers as he studies it after the murder.
* MaybeMagicMaybeMundane: It is possible that the ghosts that torment Richard just the product of his SanitySlippage; especially as no else can see them. However, their ability to utter accurate [[TheProphecy prophecy]] would suggest they are genuinely supernatural.

* PeekABooCorpse: When Lady Margaret reaches the coach waiting to take her to Scotland, she opens the door only for the body of her driver to topple out; causing her to squeal.
* ThePlace
* ProphecyTwist: The ghosts of Clarence, King Edward and Mistress Shore haunt Richard, warning him that they will be revenged at "Bosworth". He is also told that he will be killed by a dead man. Eventually at the Battle of Bosworth Field, Richard is left alone on the battlefield after his army has been defeated. The ghosts of his victims appear, and he attempts to fight them. Jasper, Stanley and Richmond watch as Richard swipes at thin air. The king attempts to mount a horse, but is thrown and killed by a battleaxe held by a dead soldier.

* WouldHarmAChild: Richard and Sir Ratcliffe murder the princes in the tower by suffocating them with {{Vorpal Pillow}}s as they lie in their bed.

* OneSteveLimit: Averted, in keeping with history. The film features UsefulNotes/EdwardIV and his brother UsefulNotes/RichardIII, and Edward IV's sons Edwatd V and Prince Richard.

* LadyMacbethh: Richard's wife Anne supports Richard in his ambition and encourages him in his murder spree in his bid to claim the throne. Until he [[MurderByMistake accidentally kills her]].

* ThePlace