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The Deadly Tower

PG19751h 40mJerry Jameson
IMDb 6.7

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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.

DramaThrillerActionTV Movie
SniperBased On True StorySniper RifleUniversityTowerAustin, TexasMass Shooting

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What is The Deadly Tower (1975) 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 stars in The Deadly Tower?

The Deadly Tower stars Kurt Russell (Charles Whitman), Richard Yniguez (Ramiro Martinez), Ned Beatty (Allan Crum), Pernell Roberts (Lt. Lee), Clifton James (Capt. Fred Ambrose). The film was directed by Jerry Jameson.

How long is The Deadly Tower?

The Deadly Tower has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1975. It is rated PG.

Is The Deadly Tower worth watching?

The Deadly Tower holds an IMDb rating of 6.7/10. Fans of Drama, Thriller, Action are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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