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.

• Jerry JamesonDirector
• Don EllisOriginal Music Composer

• 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 CorderoVinni Martinez
• Pepe SernaMano
• Don HoodDan Wallace