The Deadly Tower

Jerry Jameson
1975-10-18


6.5
100 min

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

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