The Deadly Tower (1975)

The Deadly Tower (1975)

1975-10-18 United States of America 100 Min. PG-13
6.5 23 votes

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.

Cast

Kurt Russell is Charles Whitman
Charles Whitman
Richard Yniguez is Ramiro Martinez
Ramiro Martinez
Ned Beatty is Allan Crum
Allan Crum
Clifton James is Capt. Fred Ambrose
Capt. Fred Ambrose
John Forsythe is Lt. Elwood Forbes
Lt. Elwood Forbes
Gilbert Roland is Narrator (voice)
Narrator (voice)
Paul Carr is C.T. Foss
C.T. Foss
Alan Vint is Tim Davis
Tim Davis
Maria Elena Cordero is Vinni Martinez
Vinni Martinez
Don Hood is Dan Wallace
Dan Wallace