The Deadly Tower (1975)

  • PG
  • 10/18/1975 (US)
  • Drama, Thriller, Action, TV Movie
  • 1h 40m

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.

Jerry Jameson

Director

Antonio Calderon

Story

William Douglas Lansford

Story

Cast

Kurt Russell's headshot

Kurt Russell

Charles Whitman
Richard Yniguez's headshot

Richard Yniguez

Ramiro Martinez
Ned Beatty's headshot

Ned Beatty

Allan Crum
Pernell Roberts's headshot

Pernell Roberts

Lt. Lee
Clifton James's headshot

Clifton James

Capt. Fred Ambrose
John Forsythe's headshot

John Forsythe

Lt. Elwood Forbes
Gilbert Roland's headshot

Gilbert Roland

Narrator (voice)
Paul Carr's headshot

Paul Carr

C.T. Foss

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