The Broken Tower (2011): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
The Broken Tower is a 2011 biographical drama starring James Franco, Michael Shannon and Stacey Miller. It is based on The Broken Tower by Paul Mariani. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes and earned $36.5 million worldwide. Critics gave it 20% on Rotten Tomatoes and 46 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.8/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 39m (99 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Focus World
- Based on
- The Broken Tower by Paul Mariani
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Broken Tower About?
The premise of The Broken Tower without spoilers, adapted from The Broken Tower by Paul Mariani.
The story follows Hart Crane, a seventeen-year-old whose rebellious nature and extraordinary poetic talent quickly bring him recognition within New York City's vibrant literary circles. Despite outward success, he struggles with inner turmoil, battling personal demons and seeking solace in excess. As he navigates a path fraught with secrecy and self-destructive tendencies, Crane’s journey becomes increasingly perilous, leading him toward a tragic end.
The Broken Tower Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- gay character
- gay sex
- gay cruising
- gay kiss
- fellatio
- mustached man
- bare chested man
- bisexual character
- lgbtq film
- poet
- suicide
- written and directed by cast member
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- sex in a car
- car
- kiss
- suicidal
- suicide by drowning
- loss of father
- telegram
- attempted suicide
- dancing
- mexico
- black and white to color
- paris france
- writer
- rotary phone
- typewriter
- inner title card
- cigar smoking
- male on male oral sex
- oral sex in a car
- undershirt
- oral sex
- brooklyn bridge
- subway
- male male kiss
- lighting a cigarette
- lighting someone's cigarette
- cigarette smoking
- voice over narration
- bridge
- anal sex
- undressing someone
- undressing
- poetry reading
- poetry recitation
- boat
- sailor
- sex
- poetry
The Broken Tower Cast
James Franco leads the cast, with Michael Shannon and Stacey Miller.
The Broken Tower Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Broken Tower 20% on Rotten Tomatoes and 46 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.8/10.
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IMDb 4.8 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 20% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 18%
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Metacritic 46 Metascore
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TMDB 50% User score
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Letterboxd 2.9 /5
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Movie Insider 1.0 /5
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The Broken Tower Box Office
The Broken Tower grossed $36.5 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$36.5M
- International
- $36.5M
The Broken Tower Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Broken Tower.
Cars in The Broken Tower
11 cars on screen, including the 1977 Dodge Power Wagon and the 1996 Chevrolet Express.
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1977 Dodge Power Wagon Main role -
1996 Chevrolet Express Important role -
1987 Chevrolet Caprice Funeral Coach Minor role -
1999 Mazda 323 F Minor role
The Broken Tower Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “A Torre Quebrada” and “断塔”.
- Also known as
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- A Torre Quebrada
- 断塔
- Биографичен филм за американския поет Харт Крейн
- Разрушенная башня
- 브로큰 타워
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The Broken Tower FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of The Broken Tower, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Broken Tower?
The Broken Tower runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).
When was The Broken Tower released?
The Broken Tower was released on June 20, 2011.
Who is in the cast of The Broken Tower?
The Broken Tower stars James Franco, Michael Shannon and Stacey Miller.
How much did The Broken Tower make at the box office?
The Broken Tower grossed $36.5 million worldwide.
How is The Broken Tower rated?
The Broken Tower has 4.8/10 on IMDb, 20% on Rotten Tomatoes, 46 on Metacritic and 50% on TMDB.
Is The Broken Tower based on a book?
Yes. The Broken Tower is adapted from The Broken Tower by Paul Mariani.
Does The Broken Tower have a post-credit scene?
No. The Broken Tower has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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