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The Deadly Tower

The Deadly Tower (1975)

1h 40m | PG-13

⭐ 6.6 / 10

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.

Director: Jerry Jameson

Studio: MGM Television

Genre: Drama, Thriller, Action, TV Movie

Video: 720p

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Cast

Kurt Russell

Kurt Russell

as Charles Whitman

Richard Yniguez

Richard Yniguez

as Ramiro Martinez

Ned Beatty

Ned Beatty

as Allan Crum

Pernell Roberts

Pernell Roberts

as Lt. Lee

Clifton James

Clifton James

as Capt. Fred Ambrose

John Forsythe

John Forsythe

as Lt. Elwood Forbes