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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.
Where to watch The Deadly Tower
The Deadly Tower is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Cast
- Kurt Russell as Charles Whitman
- Richard Yniguez as Ramiro Martinez
- Ned Beatty as Allan Crum
- Pernell Roberts as Lt. Lee
- Clifton James as Capt. Fred Ambrose
- John Forsythe as Lt. Elwood Forbes
- Gilbert Roland as Narrator (voice)
- Paul Carr as C.T. Foss
- Alan Vint as Tim Davis
- Maria Elena Cordero as Vinni Martinez
- Pepe Serna as Mano
- Don Hood as Dan Wallace
Details
- Director
- Jerry Jameson
- Released
- October 18, 1975
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Genres
- Drama, Thriller, Action, TV Movie
- Studio
- MGM Television
- Status
- Released
- TMDB score
- 6.7 / 10 from 30 votes
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