The Deadly Tower

1h 40min

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.

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
Don Hood

Don Hood

Dan Wallace
Jerry Leggio

Jerry Leggio

Mr. Valchex
Roger Manning

Roger Manning

Officer Kib

Release date

18th Oct 1975

Status

Released

Spoken languages

English