The Deadly Tower
movie

Released October 18, 1975
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.
Cast

Kurt Russell
as
Charles Whitman

Richard Yniguez
as
Ramiro Martinez

Ned Beatty
as
Allan Crum

Pernell Roberts
as
Lt. Lee

Clifton James
as
Capt. Fred Ambrose

John Forsythe
as
Lt. Elwood Forbes

Gilbert Roland
as
Narrator (voice)

Paul Carr
as
C.T. Foss

Alan Vint
as
Tim Davis
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Maria Elena Cordero
as
Vinni Martinez

Pepe Serna
as
Mano

Don Hood
as
Dan Wallace
Crew

Jerry Jameson
as
Director
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Richard Caffey
as
Executive Producer
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Antonio Calderon
as
Story

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

Wilma Francis
as
Location Casting
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Robin S. Clark
as
Unit Production Manager
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John M. Poer
as
Second Assistant Director
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Antonio Calderon
as
Producer

Don Ellis
as
Original Music Composer