
Movie · drama, thriller
The Deadly Tower
1975 · 1h 40m · PG
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What is it about? The Deadly Tower
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.
Genres: drama, thriller, action, tv movie. Themes: sniper, sniper rifle, university, tower, austin, texas, mass shooting.
Cast and crew The Deadly Tower
AllCreators
- Directed byJerry Jameson
- MusicDon Ellis
- CinematographyMatthew F. Leonetti
- EditingTom Stevens
Full cast and crew14 cast members, 23 crew
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 · Valchex
- Roger Manning · Officer Kib
Crew:
- Jerry Jameson · Director
- Richard Caffey · Executive Producer
- Antonio Calderon · Story
- Tom Stevens · Editor
- Gary Shaffer · Casting
- Antonio Calderon · Producer
- Don Ellis · Original Music Composer
- Matthew F. Leonetti · Director of Photography
- William Douglas Lansford · Teleplay
- William Douglas Lansford · Story
Trailer The Deadly Tower
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Details The Deadly Tower

- First theatrical release
- October 18, 1975
- Country
- United States
- Original language
- English
- Rating
- PG
- Studio
- MGM Television
Frequently asked questions
How long is The Deadly Tower?
1h 40m (100 minutes).
Who’s in The Deadly Tower?
Kurt Russell, Richard Yniguez, Ned Beatty, Pernell Roberts, Clifton James, John Forsythe, Gilbert Roland, Paul Carr, Alan Vint, and Maria Elena Cordero. Directed by Jerry Jameson.
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