The Deadly Tower
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
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Oct 18, 1975
Runtime
1h 40m
Genres
Drama, Thriller, Action, TV Movie
User Score
65%
Original Title
The Deadly Tower
Production Companies
MGM Television
Director
Jerry Jameson
Description
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.
