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The Deadly Tower (1975)

PG · 1975-10-18 · 1h 40m · EN
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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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Jerry JamesonDirector

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Kurt RussellKurt RussellCharles WhitmanNed BeattyNed BeattyAllan CrumRichard YniguezRichard YniguezRamiro MartinezPernell RobertsPernell RobertsLt. LeeClifton JamesClifton JamesCapt. Fred AmbroseJohn ForsytheJohn ForsytheLt. Elwood ForbesGilbert RolandGilbert RolandNarrator (voice)Paul CarrPaul CarrC.T. FossAlan VintAlan VintTim DavisMaria Elena CorderoMaria Elena CorderoVinni MartinezPepe SernaPepe SernaManoDon HoodDon HoodDan Wallace

Keywords

Based on a true storySniperShootingUniversityTowerSniper rifleAustin, texasMass shootingBased on true story

Movie DNA

Genre affinityAction · Thriller · DramaTheme affinityBased On A True Story · Sniper · ShootingDialogue densityDramaPacingActionDirector preference252379Actor preference2240 · 249724 · 52328

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What is The Deadly Tower 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.

How long is The Deadly Tower?

The Deadly Tower has a runtime of 100 minutes.

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