Quick Facts
DirectorJerry Jameson
Runtime1h 40m · PG
GenresAction · Drama · Thriller · Tv-movie
Release1975-10-18
Film
The Deadly Tower
1975· PG· 1h 40m· Action· Drama· Thriller· 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.
1975-10-18
Cast & Characters
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Key Crew
DirectorJerry Jameson
ProducerAntonio Calderon
Director of PhotographyMatthew F. Leonetti
Original Music ComposerDon Ellis
EditorTom Stevens
Full cast & crew (14 cast · 23 crew)
Details
Released1975-10-18
Runtime1h 40m · PG
StatusReleased
StudiosMGM Television
LanguagesEnglish
CountriesUnited States of America
Rating6.7/10 · 29 votes
Original languageen
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