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The Deadly Tower

1975Movie1 h 40 minPG

61
DecentGoodWatch score
61
DecentGoodWatch score

Summary

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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  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults
  • Solo watch

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • Graphic violence bothers you
  • You scare easily

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Directed by
Jerry Jameson
Produced by
Antonio Calderon
Music by
Don Ellis

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Facts

October 18, 1975 · 1 h 40 min · PG

Released
October 18, 1975
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Thriller, Action, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
3 countries
Keywords
based on true story

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Deadly Tower?"

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Where can I stream The Deadly Tower?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Deadly Tower from Apple TV Store and Microsoft Store.

Is The Deadly Tower worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61 (IMDb 6.7).

Is The Deadly Tower okay for kids?

PGViolenceDisturbing imagery

Better for older viewers: it's rated PG in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

Will I feel good after watching The Deadly Tower?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 5 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Will The Deadly Tower scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 8 of 10.