Movie

The Deadly Tower

★ 6.7(29)19751h 40m

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Good to know

Director: Jerry Jameson
Release date: 1975-10-18
Runtime: 1h 40m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: MGM Television

About The Deadly Tower

The Deadly Tower is a 1975 movie in the Drama, Thriller and Action genres, directed by Jerry Jameson, starring Kurt Russell, Richard Yniguez and Ned Beatty. It has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 29 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Deadly Tower in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

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

Maria Elena Cordero

Vinni Martinez

Pepe Serna

Mano

Don Hood

Dan Wallace

Themes & keywords

sniperbased on true storysniper rifleuniversitytoweraustin, texasmass shooting

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Deadly Tower in Mexico?+

The Deadly Tower is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Deadly Tower on Netflix?+

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How long is The Deadly Tower?+

The Deadly Tower has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

Who stars in The Deadly Tower?+

The Deadly Tower stars Kurt Russell, Richard Yniguez, Ned Beatty, Pernell Roberts and Clifton James.

When did The Deadly Tower come out?+

The Deadly Tower is a 1975 movie directed by Jerry Jameson.

What genre is The Deadly Tower?+

The Deadly Tower is Drama, Thriller, Action and TV Movie film.

Who directed The Deadly Tower?+

The Deadly Tower was directed by Jerry Jameson.