The Deadly Tower
(1975)
October 18, 1975• 1h 40m
66%
TMDB ScoreOverview
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.
Jerry Jameson
Director
Top Billed Cast
KR
Kurt Russell
Charles Whitman
RY
Richard Yniguez
Ramiro Martinez
NB
Ned Beatty
Allan Crum
PR
Pernell Roberts
Lt. Lee
CJ
Clifton James
Capt. Fred Ambrose
JF
John Forsythe
Lt. Elwood Forbes
GR
Gilbert Roland
Narrator (voice)
PC
Paul Carr
C.T. Foss
AV
Alan Vint
Tim Davis
MEC
Maria Elena Cordero
Vinni Martinez
