The Tower (TV 1993)

Before Tony can get to work on the first day of his new job, he manages to lock himself out of his appartment. To get back in he uses the his new security pass, which resembles a credit ... See full summary »

Director:

Richard Kletter

Writers:

John Riley (story), Richard Kletter (screenplay),

Stars:

Paul Reiser, Susan Norman, Richard Gant

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Paul Reiser	...	Tony Minot
Susan Norman	...	Linda Ferillo
Richard Gant	...	Wilson
Annabelle Gurwitch	...	Sally
Roger Rees	...	Mr. Littlehill
Dee Dee Rescher	...	Gretchen Wallace
Charmaine Cruz	...	Littlehill's Secretary (as Charmaine Cruise)
Dee Dee Wilkinson	...	CAS (voice)
Jennifer Richards	...	Connie
Carlos Allen	...	Operator

Storyline

Before Tony can get to work on the first day of his new job, he manages to lock himself out of his appartment. To get back in he uses the his new security pass, which resembles a credit card. The card becomes damaged when it is used to open his front door, and then causes mayhem at work when the main computer fails to identify Tony as the new employee. The high-tech building is run by computer, which interprets its programming as meaning; "destroy all threats". The BUILDING is out to get Tony.

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Plot Keywords:

computer | human versus computer

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Genres:

Horror | Sci-Fi

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

16 August 1993 (USA)

Also Known As:

A Torre - Perigo de Morte

Company Credits

Production Co:

Catalina Production Group, The, FNM Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

120 min 120 min

Sound Mix:

Ultra Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Quotes

Linda Ferillo: [after CAS stops the elevator abruptly and is unable to make it go down with her access card] That's strange. The elevator is suppose to go straight to the bottom if there's a problem.
Tony Minot: [dryly] You know Linda? Your faith in this building would be very touching... if it weren't so damned dangerous.

User Reviews

OK OK, we're not talking Kubrick here!

Unfairly trashed little telemovie I feel. Sure its derivative and non too brilliant in its execution (as it were). Simplistic tale of a computer techo who is taken on in a high-rise that is the domain of the computer-in-charge.....a la GREMLINS 2. The computer takes an instant dislike to Reiser and after multiple "violations" marks him for "deletion"

Sure, just about everything you see has been done before...but hell its still entertaining in a B-Grade, got-nothing-else-to-do-anyway kinda way! OK, the script is crap....the fx somewhere between acceptable and less-than-average but Reiser's infectious attitude keeps the thing's head above water!

A solid 5 which makes the thing not a total loss. Watch it, have a laugh!