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The Deadly Tower

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.

1h 40m1975PGTMDb 6.7

DramaThrillerActionTV Movie

English

Crew and Cast

Jerry JamesonJerry JamesonDirectorKurt RussellKurt RussellCharles WhitmanRichard YniguezRichard YniguezRamiro MartinezNed BeattyNed BeattyAllan CrumPernell RobertsPernell RobertsLt. LeeClifton JamesClifton JamesCapt. Fred AmbroseJohn ForsytheJohn ForsytheLt. Elwood ForbesGilbert RolandGilbert RolandNarrator (voice)Paul CarrPaul CarrC.T. FossAlan VintAlan VintTim Davis
Maria Elena CorderoVinni MartinezPepe SernaPepe SernaManoDon HoodDon HoodDan Wallace
Jerry LeggioMr. Valchex
Roger ManningOfficer Kib

Storyline

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.

  • MGM Television

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Info

Status
Released
Released
18 October 1975
Runtime
1h 40m
Rating
PG
TMDB score
6.7 / 10 (30 votes)

Production

Director
Jerry Jameson
Writers
Antonio Calderon, William Douglas Lansford
Studios
MGM Television
Countries
United States of America

Languages

Original
English
Spoken
English