The Deadly Tower (1975)
1h 40m
Running Time
October 18, 1975Release Date
The Deadly Tower (1975)
1h 40m
Running Time
October 18, 1975Release Date
Plot.
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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This Movie Is About.
Cast & Crew.
Kurt Russell
Charles Whitman
Richard Yniguez
Ramiro Martinez
Ned Beatty
Allan Crum
Pernell Roberts
Lieutenant Lee
Clifton James
Captain Fred Ambrose
John Forsythe
Lt. Elwood Forbes
James Caughlin
Writer
Gilbert Roland
Narrator
Paul Carr
C.T. Foss
Alan Vint
Tim Davis
Pepe Serna
Mano
Maria Elena Cordero
Vinni Martinez
Don Hood
Dan Wallace
Jerry Jameson
Director
William Douglas Lansford
Writer
Jerry Leggio
Mr. Valchex
Antonio Calderón
Writer
Roger Manning
Officer Kib
Antonio Calderon
Writer
Glenn E. Anderson
Sound
Don Ellis
Composer
Matthew F. Leonetti
Cinematographer
Dick Warlock
Stunt Double
Tom Stevens
Editor
Media.
Details.
Release DateOctober 18, 1975
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 40m
Content RatingPG
Genres
Wiki.
The Deadly Tower (also known as Sniper) is a 1975 American made-for-television action drama thriller film directed by Jerry Jameson. It stars Kurt Russell and Richard Yniguez and is based on the University of Texas tower shooting.