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The Deadly Tower (1975)

6.6/10 1h 40m Oct 18, 1975
Drama Thriller Action TV Movie

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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Movie Details

Original Title The Deadly Tower
Original Language EN
Status Released
Popularity 0.4

Cast

Kurt Russell
Kurt Russell
Charles Whitman
Popularity: 3.1
Richard Yniguez
Richard Yniguez
Ramiro Martinez
Popularity: 0.6
Ned Beatty
Ned Beatty
Allan Crum
Popularity: 12.3
Pernell Roberts
Pernell Roberts
Lt. Lee
Popularity: 0.6
Clifton James
Clifton James
Capt. Fred Ambrose
Popularity: 10.8
John Forsythe
John Forsythe
Lt. Elwood Forbes
Popularity: 1.4
Gilbert Roland
Gilbert Roland
Narrator (voice)
Popularity: 0.8
Paul Carr
Paul Carr
C.T. Foss
Popularity: 4.3
Alan Vint
Alan Vint
Tim Davis
Popularity: 0.5
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Maria Elena Cordero
Vinni Martinez
Popularity: 0.6
Pepe Serna
Pepe Serna
Mano
Popularity: 1.2
Don Hood
Don Hood
Dan Wallace
Popularity: 0.2

Key Crew

Director Jerry Jameson
Executive Producer Richard Caffey
Producer Antonio Calderon
Editor Tom Stevens

Production

MGM Television
US

Videos & Trailers

The Deadly Tower (TV Movie) Feature Clip
The Deadly Tower (TV Movie) Feature Clip
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Keywords

sniper based on true story sniper rifle university tower austin, texas mass shooting

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Rating
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Based on 25 votes

Details
Release Date October 18, 1975
Runtime 1h 40m
Language EN
Status Released
Popularity 0.4
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