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The Deadly Tower

The Deadly Tower

The Deadly Tower
1975 1h 40m6.6

The Deadly Tower

DramaThrillerActionTV Movie
6.6

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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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DirectorJerry Jameson
StatusReleased
ReleasedOctober 18, 1975
CountryUnited States of America
Languageen
Runtime1h 40m
BudgetN/A
RevenueN/A
Rating⭐ 6.6 / 10
IMDb⭐ 6.6 / 10
Votes27
GenresDrama, Thriller, Action, TV Movie
StudioMGM Television

Photos9

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Cast

Kurt Russell

Kurt Russell

Charles Whitman

Richard Yniguez

Richard Yniguez

Ramiro Martinez

Ned Beatty

Ned Beatty

Allan Crum

Pernell Roberts

Pernell Roberts

Lt. Lee

Clifton James

Clifton James

Capt. Fred Ambrose

John Forsythe

John Forsythe

Lt. Elwood Forbes

Gilbert Roland

Gilbert Roland

Narrator (voice)

Paul Carr

Paul Carr

C.T. Foss

Alan Vint

Alan Vint

Tim Davis

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Maria Elena Cordero

Vinni Martinez

Pepe Serna

Pepe Serna

Mano

Don Hood

Don Hood

Dan Wallace

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Jerry Leggio

Mr. Valchex

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Roger Manning

Officer Kib

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Frequently Asked Questions about The Deadly Tower

Where can I watch The Deadly Tower?

The Deadly Tower (1975) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

What is The Deadly Tower about?

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.

Who directed The Deadly Tower?

The Deadly Tower (1975) was directed by Jerry Jameson. The film is a Drama, Thriller production with a runtime of 1h 40m, rated 6.6/10.

How long is The Deadly Tower?

The Deadly Tower runs 1h 40m (100 minutes total). Audience rating: 6.6/10 from 27 votes. Genre: Drama, Thriller.

Is The Deadly Tower worth watching?

The Deadly Tower is rated 6.6/10 by 27 viewers — decent with mixed reception. A good pick for Drama and Thriller fans.