Film
The Deadly Tower
1975 · 1h 40m · Drama · Thriller · Action
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- 6.6
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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.
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Cast
Kurt Russell
Charles Whitman
Richard Yniguez
Ramiro Martinez
Ned Beatty
Allan Crum
Pernell Roberts
Lt. Lee
Clifton James
Capt. Fred Ambrose
John Forsythe
Lt. Elwood Forbes
Gilbert Roland
Narrator (voice)
Paul Carr
C.T. Foss
Alan Vint
Tim Davis
Maria Elena Cordero
Vinni Martinez
Pepe Serna
Mano
Don Hood
Dan Wallace
Jerry Leggio
Mr. Valchex
Roger Manning
Officer Kib
Crew
- Jerry JamesonDirector
- Antonio CalderonStory · Producer
- William Douglas LansfordStory
- Richard CaffeyExecutive Producer
- Matthew F. LeonettiDirector of Photography
- Don EllisOriginal Music Composer
- Tom StevensEditor
- Gary ShafferCasting
Media
Details
- Release date
- October 18, 1975
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Rated
- PG
- Genres
- Drama, Thriller, Action, TV Movie
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