The Deadly Tower
6.6
1975
1h 40m
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.
Movie Information
Status
Released
Release Date
October 18, 1975
Runtime
1h 40m
Rating
6.6
(27 votes)
Genres
Drama
Thriller
Action
TV Movie
Production Companies
MGM Television
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.
