The Deadly Tower
October 18, 1975
100 minutes
6.6
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The Deadly Tower

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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Cast
Kurt Russell
(Charles Whitman)
Richard Yniguez
(Ramiro Martinez)
Ned Beatty
(Allan Crum)
Pernell Roberts
(Lt. Lee)
Clifton James
(Capt. Fred Ambrose)
John Forsythe
(Lt. Elwood Forbes)
Gilbert Roland
(Narrator (voice))
Paul Carr
(C.T. Foss)
Alan Vint
(Tim Davis)
Maria Elena Cordero
(Vinni Martinez)
Pepe Serna
(Mano)
Don Hood
(Dan Wallace)
Jerry Leggio
(Mr. Valchex)
Roger Manning
(Officer Kib)