TMDb Rating
6.6/10
27 verified votes
The Deadly Tower (1975)
DramaThrillerActionTV Movie
100 min
Plot Summary
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.
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DramaThrillerActionTV MovieJerry JamesonKurt RussellRichard Yniguez1975
Director
Jerry Jameson
Top Cast
Kurt RussellRichard YniguezNed BeattyPernell RobertsClifton James
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