The Deadly Tower

The Deadly Tower 1975

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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.

  • Released: 1975-10-18
  • Runtime: 100 minutes
  • Genre: Drama, Thriller, Action, TV Movie
  • Stars: Kurt Russell, Richard Yniguez, Ned Beatty, Pernell Roberts, John Forsythe, Gilbert Roland, Alan Vint, Maria Elena Cordero, Pepe Serna, Don Hood, Jerry Leggio, Roger Manning, Clifton James, Paul Carr
  • Director: Jerry Jameson