The Deadly Tower(1975)
The Deadly Tower Synopsis
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.
The Deadly Tower (1975) is a drama, thriller, action and tv movie film directed by Jerry Jameson, released on October 18, 1975 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Kurt Russell, Richard Yniguez, Ned Beatty and Pernell Roberts. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 30 ratings.
- Director:
- Jerry Jameson
- Writers:
- Antonio Calderon, William Douglas Lansford, William Douglas Lansford
- Producers:
- Antonio Calderon
- Cinematographer:
- Matthew F. Leonetti
- Composer:
- Don Ellis
- Production:
- MGM Television
- Status:
- Released
The Deadly Tower (1975) Trailer
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The Deadly Tower Cast & Crew
Main 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
Gilbert Roland
as Narrator (voice)
Paul Carr
as C.T. Foss
Alan Vint
as Tim Davis
- Maria Elena Cordero
Maria Elena Cordero
as Vinni Martinez
Pepe Serna
as Mano
Don Hood
as Dan Wallace
Key crew
Directed by Jerry Jameson, written by Antonio Calderon, William Douglas Lansford and William Douglas Lansford, produced by Antonio Calderon.
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The Deadly Tower Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 30 ratings.
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The Deadly Tower – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Deadly Tower online?
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The Deadly Tower (1975) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Deadly Tower?
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The main cast of The Deadly Tower (1975) includes Kurt Russell, Richard Yniguez, Ned Beatty, Pernell Roberts and Clifton James. The film was directed by Jerry Jameson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Deadly Tower released?
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The Deadly Tower was released on October 18, 1975 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is The Deadly Tower worth watching?
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The Deadly Tower (1975) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 30 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, thriller and action films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Deadly Tower?
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Yes. The official The Deadly Tower trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.