The Deadly Tower

The Deadly Tower

6.6 | 1975-10-18 | Drama Thriller Action TV Movie

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.

Featured Crew

Jerry Jameson Director
Richard Caffey Executive Producer
Antonio Calderon Story
Tom Stevens Editor
Hal Watkins Sound
Gary Shaffer Casting
Glenn E. Anderson Sound
Wilma Francis Location Casting
Robin S. Clark Unit Production Manager
John M. Poer Second Assistant Director

Cast

Kurt Russell
Kurt Russell
Charles Whitman
Richard Yniguez
Richard Yniguez
Ramiro Martinez
Ned Beatty
Ned Beatty
Allan Crum
Clifton James
Clifton James
Capt. 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
Maria Elena Cordero
Vinni Martinez

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