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The Deadly Tower

  • TV Movie
  • 1975
  • TV-14
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
1.3K
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Kurt Russell in The Deadly Tower (1975)
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The infamous story of Charles Whitman, "America's favourite sniper" (in Stephen King's words), is told here once again.The infamous story of Charles Whitman, "America's favourite sniper" (in Stephen King's words), is told here once again.The infamous story of Charles Whitman, "America's favourite sniper" (in Stephen King's words), is told here once again.

  • Director
    • Jerry Jameson
  • Writers
    • William Douglas Lansford
    • Antonio Calderón
  • Stars
    • Kurt Russell
    • Richard Yniguez
    • Ned Beatty
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.7/10
    1.3K
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    • Director
      • Jerry Jameson
    • Writers
      • William Douglas Lansford
      • Antonio Calderón
    • Stars
      • Kurt Russell
      • Richard Yniguez
      • Ned Beatty
    • 29User reviews
    • 12Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Top Cast13

    Kurt Russell
    Kurt Russell
    • Charles Whitman
    Richard Yniguez
    Richard Yniguez
    • Ramiro Martinez
    • (as Richard Yñiguez)
    Ned Beatty
    Ned Beatty
    • Allan Crum
    Pernell Roberts
    Pernell Roberts
    • Lieutenant Lee
    Clifton James
    Clifton James
    • Captain Fred Ambrose
    John Forsythe
    John Forsythe
    • Lt. Elwood Forbes
    Gilbert Roland
    Gilbert Roland
    • Narrator
    • (voice)
    Paul Carr
    Paul Carr
    • C.T. Foss
    Alan Vint
    Alan Vint
    • Tim Davis
    Maria Elena Cordero
    • Vinni Martinez
    • (as Maria-Elena Cordero)
    Pepe Serna
    Pepe Serna
    • Mano
    Jerry Leggio
    Jerry Leggio
    • Mr. Valchex
    • (uncredited)
    Roger Manning
    • Officer Kib
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Jerry Jameson
    • Writers
      • William Douglas Lansford
      • Antonio Calderón
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    • Trivia
      Filmed at the state capitol building in Baton Rouge, LA, due to the feeling by Austin, TX, officials that filming in the actual location would not be in the best interests of citizens affected by the shooting.
    • Goofs
      The movie shows Charles Whitman lacing up shiny polished combat boots. In reality, he was killed wearing white sneakers with black socks.
    • Quotes
      • Lieutenant Elwood Forbes: Sorry to bother you, but I understand you told one of my men earlier about a guy in here buying guns and ammo. Could you tell me what he looked like?
      • Gun Shop Owner: Like I told the officer on the phone, I don't pay attention to how my customers look.
      • Lieutenant Elwood Forbes: Can't you try to remember?
      • Gun Shop Owner: Well, he was a big kid. Short hair, nice looking.
      • Lieutenant Elwood Forbes: Did you know him? Have you ever seen him in here before?
      • Gun Shop Owner: Like I told the officer who called, I don't pay attention to how my customers look.
      • Lieutenant Elwood Forbes: Well, don't you find it funny? A man walks in here and buys a high-powered rifle, a shotgun, and enough ammunition to start World War III?
      • Gun Shop Owner: Look Lieutenant, I don't choose the customers! If a man walks in here and wants a weapon, we sell him one. If he wants two, we sell him two. There ain't no law against that.
      • Lieutenant Elwood Forbes: Yes, but did you by any chance get him to sign the registration form for the purchase of the weapons?
      • Gun Shop Owner: Of course. That's the law.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Mystery Science Theater 3000: King Dinosaur (1990)

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    Details

    • Release date
      • October 18, 1975 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • Spanish
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Turm des Schreckens
    • Filming locations
      • Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA
    • Production company
      • MGM Television
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 40m(100 min)
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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