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The Deadly Tower
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6.6(27 votes)
1975
1h 40m
DramaThrillerActionTV Movie
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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.
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