

The Deadly Tower
Visit website6.6/10 • 25
1975-10-18 • 1h 40m
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.
- Directors
- Jerry Jameson
- Editors
- Tom Stevens

The Deadly Tower
Visit website1975-10-18 • 1h 40m
6.6/10 • 25
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.
- Directors
- Jerry Jameson
- Editors
- Tom Stevens
Top Billed Cast
View CreditsKurt 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
Alan Vint
Tim Davis
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- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- English
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- Keywords
- sniperbased on true storysniper rifleuniversitytoweraustin, texasmass shooting