The Deadly Tower

The story

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 & crew

Kurt RussellCharles Whitman

Richard YniguezRamiro Martinez

Ned BeattyAllan Crum

Pernell RobertsLt. Lee

Clifton JamesCapt. Fred Ambrose

John ForsytheLt. Elwood Forbes

Gilbert RolandNarrator (voice)

Paul CarrC.T. Foss

Alan VintTim Davis

Maria Elena Cordero

Maria Elena CorderoVinni Martinez

Pepe SernaMano

Don HoodDan Wallace