The Deadly Tower (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1975, The Deadly Tower is an action, thriller, drama and tv movie film directed by Jerry Jameson, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s 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’s in it. The Deadly Tower stars Kurt Russell as Charles Whitman, Ned Beatty as Allan Crum, Richard Yniguez as Ramiro Martinez and Pernell Roberts as Lt. Lee, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Deadly Tower has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Deadly Tower page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Deadly Tower tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Deadly Tower (1975)?
- In US, The Deadly Tower is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Deadly Tower worth watching?
- The Deadly Tower holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Deadly Tower?
- The Deadly Tower stars Kurt Russell, Ned Beatty, Richard Yniguez, Pernell Roberts and Clifton James.
- When was The Deadly Tower released?
- The Deadly Tower was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.