The Deadly Tower
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.
- genus: Drama, Thriller, Action, TV Movie
- Studio: MGM Television
- keyword: sniper, based on true story, sniper rifle, university, tower, austin, texas, mass shooting
- cast: Kurt Russell, Richard Yniguez, Ned Beatty, Pernell Roberts, Clifton James, John Forsythe
