1975
6.6 (25 votes)
1h 40m
Genres
Drama
Thriller
Action
TV Movie
Production Companies
MGM Television
The Deadly Tower
Overview
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.
Key Crew
Director: Jerry Jameson
Story: Antonio Calderon, William Douglas Lansford
Producer: Antonio Calderon
Director of Photography: Matthew F. Leonetti
Top 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
