The Deadly Tower (1975)
1h 40m
Running Time
October 18, 1975
Release Date
The Deadly Tower (1975)
1h 40m
Running Time
October 18, 1975
Release Date
Network & Production Companies
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 ers-by, killing 13 and wounding many others.
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Cast & Crew.
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
James Caughlin
Writer
Jerry Leggio
Mr. Valchex
Roger Manning
Officer Kib
Jerry Jameson
Director
Antonio Calderon
Story / Producer
Richard Caffey
Executive Producer
Don Ellis
Original Music Composer
Matthew F. Leonetti
Director of Photography
Tom Stevens
Editor
Gary Shaffer
Casting
Mike Moschella
Makeup Artist
Robin S. Clark
Unit Production Manager / Assistant Director
John M. Poer
Second Assistant Director
Glenn E. Anderson
Sound
Hal Watkins
Sound
Cliff Wenger
Special Effects
Dick Warlock
Stunt Double
Wilma Francis
Location Casting
Frank Tauss
Wardrobe Coordinator
John James
Location Manager
Harry V. Lojewski
Music Supervisor
David Goldsmith
Production Executive
William Douglas Lansford
Story / Teleplay
Media.
Details.
Release Date
October 18, 1975
Status
Released
Running Time
1h 40m
Content Rating
PG
Genres
Last updated:
This Movie Is About.
tower
sniper
based on a true story
sniper rifle
university
austin texas
mass shooting
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.
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