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The Deadly Tower

65 %|Oct 18, 1975|Drama, Thriller, Action, TV Movie

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.

Featured Crew

Jerry Jameson
Director
Antonio Calderon
Story
Richard Caffey
Executive Producer
William Douglas Lansford
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William Douglas Lansford
Teleplay
Antonio Calderon
Producer
Don Ellis
Original Music Composer
Matthew F. Leonetti
Director of Photography

Cast

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