
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.
Top Billed Cast

Kurt Russell
Charles Whitman

Richard Yniguez
Ramiro Martinez

Ned Beatty
Allan Crum

Pernell Roberts
Lt. Lee

Clifton James
Capt. Fred Ambrose
Featured Crew

Jerry Jameson
Director
Richard Caffey
Executive Producer
Antonio Calderon
Story

Tom Stevens
Editor
Hal Watkins
Sound
Gary Shaffer
Casting
Glenn E. Anderson
Sound

Wilma Francis
Location Casting
Robin S. Clark
Unit Production Manager
John M. Poer
Second Assistant Director
Antonio Calderon
Producer
Don Ellis
Original Music Composer