The Deadly Tower

The Deadly Tower

1975
★★★☆☆ 6.6/10
⏱️ 100 minutes
📅 Released
🌐 EN
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The real-life story of Charles Whitman's deadly shooting spree at the University of Texas is retold. In August 1966, after killing his wife and mother, Whitman climbed to the top of the school's tower and opened fire on passers-by, killing 13 and wounding many others.

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Cast

Kurt Russell
Kurt Russell
Charles Whitman
Richard Yniguez
Richard Yniguez
Ramiro Martinez
Ned Beatty
Ned Beatty
Allan Crum
Pernell Roberts
Pernell Roberts
Lt. Lee
Clifton James
Clifton James
Capt. Fred Ambrose
John Forsythe
John Forsythe
Lt. Elwood Forbes

Crew

Director
Jerry Jameson
Writer
Antonio Calderon, William Douglas Lansford
Producer
Richard Caffey, Antonio Calderon

Production

MGM Television

Keywords

sniperbased on true storysniper rifleuniversitytoweraustin, texasmass shooting