The Deadly Tower (1975)
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
Genre: Drama, Thriller, Action, TV Movie
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date: October 18, 1975
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
Screenplay
- Antonio Calderon (Story)
- William Douglas Lansford (Story)
- William Douglas Lansford (Teleplay)
Music: Don Ellis
Cinematography: Matthew F. Leonetti
Editing: Tom Stevens
Production: MGM Television
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
sniper, based on true story, sniper rifle, university, tower, austin, texas, mass shooting
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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 was directed by Jerry Jameson.
- Who stars in The Deadly Tower?
- The Deadly Tower stars Kurt Russell, Richard Yniguez, Ned Beatty, Pernell Roberts, Clifton James, John Forsythe.
- How long is The Deadly Tower?
- The Deadly Tower has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is The Deadly Tower?
- The Deadly Tower is a Drama, Thriller, Action, TV Movie film.
- Where was The Deadly Tower produced?
- The Deadly Tower was produced in United States of America.