Movie

The Deadly Tower

★ 6.7/10 · 30 votes 1975 1h 40m Released

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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.

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