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The Deadly Tower
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1975 television film directed by Jerry Jameson
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6.7The 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.
Released: 1975-10-18100 minDir: Jerry JamesonDrama, Thriller, Action, TV Movie
Cast
- Kurt Russell as Charles Whitman
- Richard Yniguez as Ramiro Martinez
- Ned Beatty as Allan Crum
- Pernell Roberts as Lt. Lee
- Clifton James as Capt. Fred Ambrose
- John Forsythe as Lt. Elwood Forbes
Themes
- sniper
- based on true story
- sniper rifle
- university
- tower
- austin, texas
- mass shooting
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- television film
- Genre
- drama film
- Country of origin
- United States
- Original language
- English language
- Main subject
- Charles Whitman
- Director
- Jerry Jameson
- Cast member
- Paul Carr
- Composer
- Don Ellis
- Cinematographer
- Matthew F. Leonetti
- Duration
- 100
- Distribution format
- video on demand
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