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The Deadly Tower

PG

1975

100 minutes

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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.

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Top Cast

Kurt Russell headshot

Kurt Russell

Charles Whitman

Richard Yniguez headshot

Richard Yniguez

Ramiro Martinez

Ned Beatty headshot

Ned Beatty

Allan Crum

Pernell Roberts headshot

Pernell Roberts

Lt. Lee

Clifton James headshot

Clifton James

Capt. Fred Ambrose

John Forsythe headshot

John Forsythe

Lt. Elwood Forbes

Gilbert Roland headshot

Gilbert Roland

Narrator (voice)

Paul Carr headshot

Paul Carr

C.T. Foss

Alan Vint headshot

Alan Vint

Tim Davis

Maria Elena Cordero headshot

Maria Elena Cordero

Vinni Martinez

Pepe Serna headshot

Pepe Serna

Mano

Don Hood headshot

Don Hood

Dan Wallace

Jerry Leggio headshot

Jerry Leggio

Mr. Valchex

Roger Manning headshot

Roger Manning

Officer Kib