Ivory Tower (2010): Cast & Plot
Ivory Tower is a 2010 comedy drama starring Tiga Sontag as Thadeus Graves, Peaches and Chilly Gonzales. It runs 1 hour 15 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 15m (75 min)
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Ivory Tower About?
The premise of Ivory Tower without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Set against a tense domestic backdrop, the story follows brothers Hershell and Thadeus Graves (portrayed by Gonzales and Tiga) as their rivalry intensifies through a high‑stakes chess match. Both become entangled with Marsha Thirteen, played by Peaches, a former performance artist who is the object of their mutual affection.
Ivory Tower Cast & Characters
Tiga Sontag leads the cast as Thadeus Graves, with Peaches as Marsha Thirteen and Chilly Gonzales as Hershell Graves.
- Tiga Sontag as Thadeus Graves
- Peaches as Marsha Thirteen
- Chilly Gonzales as Hershell Graves
- Gina D'Orio as Hershell's Girlfriend Berlin
Also Starring in Ivory Tower
· 32 more- Taylor Savvy Jazz Chess Bassist Berlin
- Andre Vida Jazz Chess Saxophonist Berlin
- Mocky Jazz Chess Drummer Berlin
- George Anthony Nick the Coach
- Pilo Adrian Ilea Bookstore Owner Berlin
- John Beck Executive
- Valérie Donzelli Boulangère Paris
- Joséphine Draï Waitress
- Leslie Feist CCC Cameraperson
- Robert Dayton CCC Host
- Josh Lovejoy Gary the Dungeonmaster
- Angie Beck Mother Graves
- Lil' Hamm CCC Host
- Gera Mellis Girl in the Park
- Malcolm Nichols Boy in the Park #1
- Benjamin Orrego Boy in the Park #2
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- Jessamyn Horsman Manicure / Pedicure Girl
- Stephane Blanc Man in Bakery Paris
- Salvador Vaughn Young Hershell
- Linden Feist Young Thadeus
- Cécile Faye Woman in Bakery Paris
- Tex Styles Father Graves
- Maxwell Mohenu The White Knight
- Malcolm Fraser The Russian
- Jeremy Stewart The Hypnotist
- Corpusse Tattoeed Chess Player
- Michael S. Chong Asian Prodigy
- Omar Roessler Charles
- Robyn Bigue Blonde in Pop Commercial
- Adam Traynor Reoccurring Suit (Airplane, Bakery)
- Max Mohenu White Knight
- Atomazul
Ivory Tower Plot Summary
What happens in Ivory Tower from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 16 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film begins with Hershell Graves, portrayed by Chilly Gonzales, a former chess champion who returns to Toronto following a trip to Europe. Upon visiting his mother, he discovers that his brother, Thaddeus, who prefers the name Thad, is now engaged to Marsha Thirteen, played by Peaches. Compounding his feelings of discontent, Hershell learns that Thad has also claimed Hershell’s title as the best chess player by winning the National Chess Tournament for four consecutive years. During a family dinner, Hershell gifts Marsha a violin intended for her violinstallations, only to be informed that she no longer pursues that artistic endeavor.
Full summary
The whole story of Ivory Tower, scene by scene
Ivory Tower Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Ivory Tower.
How Well Do You Know Ivory Tower?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What game lies at the center of the rivalry between the Graves brothers?
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Ivory Tower FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, cast and post-credit scenes of Ivory Tower, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Ivory Tower?
Ivory Tower runs 1 hour 15 minutes (75 minutes).
When was Ivory Tower released?
Ivory Tower was released on August 11, 2010.
Who is in the cast of Ivory Tower?
Ivory Tower stars Tiga Sontag as Thadeus Graves, Peaches as Marsha Thirteen and Chilly Gonzales as Hershell Graves, among 36 credited actors.
Does Ivory Tower have a post-credit scene?
No. Ivory Tower has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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