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The Deadly Tower

First aired on Oct 18, 1975

Runtime: 100 mins

70%

Genres: Drama, Thriller, Action, TV 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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Kurt 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
Featured Crew
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Jerry Jameson | Director
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Richard Caffey | Executive Producer
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Antonio Calderon | Story
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Tom Stevens | Editor
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Hal Watkins | Sound
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Gary Shaffer | Casting