The Tower (2012)
German drama film directed by Christian Schwochow
Film facts
- Runtime
- 3h 180 min
- Released
- 2012
- Language
- German
Runtime from public film data. Ratings are added as boards issue them.
The Tower has a runtime of 3 hours (180 min). The German film released in 2012. It is directed by Christian Schwochow and stars Hans-Uwe Bauer, David C. Bunners and Josephin Busch.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Christian Schwochow
- Cast
- Hans-Uwe Bauer, David C. Bunners, Josephin Busch, Claudia Geisler-Bading, Janusz Kocaj, Steffi Kühnert, Jan Josef Liefers, Thorsten Merten, Claudia Michelsen, Sergej Moya, Peter Prager, Lea Ruckpaul
- Cinematography
- Frank Lamm
- Editing
- Jens Klüber
- Music
- Can Erdoğan-Sus
- Written by
- Thomas Kirchner, Uwe Tellkamp
- Produced by
- Benjamin Benedict
Box office, awards and more
- Based on
- The Tower
- Country
- Germany
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 2012
- On OTT
- Not announced yet. We add the platform and date once the makers confirm them.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of The Tower?
The Tower has a runtime of 3 hours, or 180 min.
When did The Tower release?
The Tower released in 2012.
Who directed The Tower?
The Tower is directed by Christian Schwochow.
Who is in the cast of The Tower?
The cast of The Tower includes Hans-Uwe Bauer, David C. Bunners, Josephin Busch, Claudia Geisler-Bading, Janusz Kocaj and Steffi Kühnert.
Is The Tower based on a true story or a book?
The Tower is based on The Tower.
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