
The Deadly Tower
6.6
1975-10-18
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.
Genre: Drama
The Deadly Tower (TV Movie) Feature Clip

Kurt Russell
Charles Whitman

Richard Yniguez
Ramiro Martinez

Ned Beatty
Allan Crum

Pernell Roberts
Lt. Lee

Clifton James
Capt. Fred Ambrose

John Forsythe
Lt. Elwood Forbes

Gilbert Roland
Narrator (voice)

Paul Carr
C.T. Foss

Alan Vint
Tim Davis
Maria Elena Cordero
Vinni Martinez

Pepe Serna
Mano

Don Hood
Dan Wallace
Jerry Leggio
Mr. Valchex
Roger Manning
Officer Kib