Name: The Deadly Tower
Genre: Drama, Thriller, Action, TV Movie
Released: 1975-10-18
Duration: 100 min
Rating: 7.1
Cast: Kurt Russell, Richard Yniguez, Ned Beatty, Pernell Roberts, Clifton James

1975·Drama·1h 40m

7.1

★

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.

Directed by Jerry Jameson

sniper

based on true story

sniper rifle

university

tower

austin, texas

mass shooting

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Cast

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

Gilbert Roland

Narrator (voice)

Paul Carr

C.T. Foss

Alan Vint

Tim Davis

Pepe Serna

Mano

Don Hood

Dan Wallace

Crew

Jerry Jameson

Director

Don Ellis

Original Music Composer

Tom Stevens

Editor

Matthew F. Leonetti

Director of Photography

Wilma Francis

Location Casting

Dick Warlock

Stunt Double

Popular Reviews

2 reviews

Portoroghi

5.0★ · 07/26/25

A really fascinating event but man was the film boring. I think Targets, even though not the exact plot did a much better job at showcasing the grittiness of such dark motivations.

Portoroghi

5.0★ · 07/26/25

A really fascinating event but man was the film boring. I think Targets, even though not the exact plot did a much better job at showcasing the grittiness of such dark motivations.

Portoroghi

5.0★ · 07/26/25

A really fascinating event but man was the film boring. I think Targets, even though not the exact plot did a much better job at showcasing the grittiness of such dark motivations.

Edward

8.0★ · 06/26/21