The Deadly Tower

Name: The Deadly Tower
Director: Jerry Jameson
Genre: Drama, Thriller, Action, TV Movie
Released: 1975-10-18
Duration: 100 min
Cast: Kurt Russell, Richard Yniguez, Ned Beatty, Pernell Roberts, Clifton James

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1975 · 100 min · PG · Drama · Thriller · Action · TV Movie · TMDB 6.7/10

Overview

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.

Directed by Jerry Jameson

Cast

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