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.
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The Deadly Tower (TV Movie) Feature ClipOfficial
Type: Clip • Published 2014-07-08
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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
Maria Elena Cordero
Vinni Martinez
Pepe Serna
Mano
Don Hood
Dan Wallace
Jerry Leggio
Mr. Valchex
Roger Manning
Officer Kib
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jerry Jameson
- Screenplay & Story
- Antonio Calderon, William Douglas Lansford
- Original Score
- Don Ellis
- Original Title
- The Deadly Tower
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- MGM Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jerry Jameson
Antonio Calderon, William Douglas Lansford
Don Ellis
Matthew F. Leonetti
Tom Stevens
Richard Caffey, Antonio Calderon
Department Leadership Roster
Jerry Jameson
Director
Matthew F. Leonetti
Director of Photography
Antonio Calderon
Producer
Tom Stevens
Editor
Don Ellis
Original Music Composer
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Deadly Tower
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What is The Deadly Tower about?
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.
Who directed The Deadly Tower?
The Deadly Tower was directed by Jerry Jameson.
Who stars in The Deadly Tower?
The principal cast of The Deadly Tower includes Kurt Russell, Richard Yniguez, Ned Beatty, Pernell Roberts, Clifton James.
When was The Deadly Tower released and how long is it?
The Deadly Tower was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Deadly Tower?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Deadly Tower was composed by Don Ellis.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Deadly Tower?
The Deadly Tower holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).