The Deadly Tower

The Deadly Tower

1975
1h 40m
6.6

6.6/10

27 votes • View on IMDb
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.

Status: Released

Language: EN

Watch "The Deadly Tower"

Open in New Tab

Production Information

Production Companies
MGM Television
Production Countries
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English

Quick Facts

Release Date October 18, 1975
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0072852

Cast

Kurt Russell
Kurt Russell

Charles Whitman

Richard Yniguez
Richard Yniguez

Ramiro Martinez

Ned Beatty
Ned Beatty

Allan Crum

Pernell Roberts
Pernell Roberts

Lt. Lee

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

Pepe Serna
Pepe Serna

Mano

Don Hood
Don Hood

Dan Wallace

Key Crew

Jerry Jameson
Director
Richard Caffey
Executive Producer
Antonio Calderon
Producer