

The Deadly Tower
1975-10-18 · 100 min · ★ 6.7
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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- Directors
- Jerry Jameson
- Production companies
- MGM Television
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
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Kurt RussellCharles Whitman
Richard YniguezRamiro Martinez
Ned BeattyAllan Crum
Pernell RobertsLt. Lee
Clifton JamesCapt. Fred Ambrose
John ForsytheLt. Elwood Forbes
Gilbert RolandNarrator (voice)
Paul CarrC.T. Foss
Alan VintTim Davis
Pepe SernaMano
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