The Deadly Tower

The Deadly Tower

100 mins | Drama, Action, Thriller, TV Movie | Oct. 18, 1975

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.

The Deadly Tower

100 mins | Drama, Action, Thriller, TV Movie | Oct. 18, 1975

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.
IMDb rating 6.6
Producers MGM Television
Original title The Deadly Tower
Directors John M. Poer, Robin S. Clark, Jerry Jameson
Writers William Douglas Lansford, Antonio Calderon

Cast

Kurt Russell

as Charles Whitman

Richard Yniguez

as Ramiro Martinez

Ned Beatty

as Allan Crum

Pernell Roberts

as Lt. Lee

Clifton James

as Capt. Fred Ambrose

John Forsythe

as Lt. Elwood Forbes

Gilbert Roland

as Narrator (voice)

Paul Carr

as C.T. Foss

Alan Vint

as Tim Davis

Maria Elena Cordero

as Vinni Martinez

Pepe Serna

as Mano

Don Hood

as Dan Wallace

Jerry Leggio

as Mr. Valchex

Roger Manning

as Officer Kib