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Oct 18, 1975 · The Deadly Tower: Directed by Jerry Jameson. With Kurt Russell, Richard Yniguez, Ned Beatty, Pernell Roberts. The infamous story of Charles Whitman, "America's favourite sniper" (in Stephen King's words), is told here once again.
- (1.2K)
- Action, Drama, Thriller
- Jerry Jameson
- 1975-10-18
1100x1650. Language English. 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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Gallery of 1 movie poster and cover image for The Deadly Tower (1975). 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.
Highly entertaining and intense made-for-television movie about Charles Whitman (Kurt Russell), the man who went on a shooting rampage on top a tower in Austin, Texas on August 1st, 1966. The film follows his rampage while at the same time following police officer Ramiro Martinez (Richard Yniguez) as he tries to reach the tower.
- (384)
- MGM Television
- Jerry Jameson
Brief Synopsis. The Texas Tower massacre of August 4, 1966 has disturbed student Charles Whitman holed up with a gun in the tower of the University of Texas and fires on people below, killing thirteen and wounding thirty-four.
- Jerry J Jameson
- Kurt Russell
Overview. 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. William Douglas Lansford. Story, Teleplay.
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.
