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The Deadly Tower (1975)

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.

Release: 1975-10-18
Runtime: 100 min
Rating: 6.6 / 10
Cast
Kurt Russell
Kurt Russell
Charles Whitman
Richard Yniguez
Richard Yniguez
Ramiro Martinez
Ned Beatty
Ned Beatty
Allan Crum
Pernell Roberts
Pernell Roberts
Lt. Lee
Clifton James
Clifton James
Capt. Fred Ambrose
John Forsythe
John Forsythe
Lt. Elwood Forbes
Gilbert Roland
Gilbert Roland
Narrator (voice)
Paul Carr
Paul Carr
C.T. Foss
Alan Vint
Alan Vint
Tim Davis
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Maria Elena Cordero
Vinni Martinez
Pepe Serna
Pepe Serna
Mano
Don Hood
Don Hood
Dan Wallace
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Jerry Leggio
Mr. Valchex
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Roger Manning
Officer Kib