About this movie
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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The Deadly Tower
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Quick facts
Year
1975
Runtime
1h 40m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 6.7/10
Votes
29
Genre
Drama, Thriller, Action, TV Movie
Director
Language
EN
Cast
🎭 Drama
🎭 Thriller
🎭 Action
🎭 TV Movie
🎬 Jerry Jameson
👤 Kurt Russell
👤 Richard Yniguez
👤 Ned Beatty
sniper
based on true story
sniper rifle
university
tower
austin, texas
mass shooting
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Questions about The Deadly Tower
How long is The Deadly Tower?
The Deadly Tower has a runtime of 1h 40m (1 hour and 40 minutes).
Who directed The Deadly Tower?
The Deadly Tower was directed by Jerry Jameson and released in 1975.
What genre is The Deadly Tower?
The Deadly Tower is a Drama, Thriller, Action, TV Movie film (1975).
Who stars in The Deadly Tower?
The cast of The Deadly Tower includes Kurt Russell, Richard Yniguez, Ned Beatty, Pernell Roberts, Clifton James.
What is the TMDB rating for The Deadly Tower?
The Deadly Tower has a TMDB rating of 6.7/10 based on 29 votes.
