The Deadly Tower (1975)
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.
Director: Jerry Jameson
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Kurt Russell as Charles Whitman |
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Richard Yniguez as Ramiro Martinez |
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Ned Beatty as Allan Crum |
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Pernell Roberts as Lt. Lee |
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Clifton James as Capt. Fred Ambrose |
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John Forsythe as Lt. Elwood Forbes |
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Gilbert Roland as Narrator (voice) |
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Paul Carr as C.T. Foss |
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Alan Vint as Tim Davis |
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Maria Elena Cordero as Vinni Martinez |
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Pepe Serna as Mano |
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Don Hood as Dan Wallace |
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Jerry Leggio as Mr. Valchex |
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Roger Manning as Officer Kib |
| Production | Richard Caffey | Executive Producer |
| Directing | Jerry Jameson | Director |
| Writing | Antonio Calderon | Story |
| Production | Robin S. Clark | Unit Production Manager |
| Directing | John M. Poer | Second Assistant Director |
| Production | Gary Shaffer | Casting |
| Crew | Dick Warlock | Stunt Double |
| Production | John James | Location Manager |
| Costume & Make-Up | Frank Tauss | Wardrobe Coordinator |
| Directing | Robin S. Clark | Assistant Director |
| Sound | Hal Watkins | Sound |
| Camera | Matthew F. Leonetti | Director of Photography |
| Sound | Glenn E. Anderson | Sound |
| Production | Antonio Calderon | Producer |
| Crew | Cliff Wenger | Special Effects |
| Costume & Make-Up | Mike Moschella | Makeup Artist |
| Editing | Tom Stevens | Editor |
| Production | Wilma Francis | Location Casting |
| Sound | Harry V. Lojewski | Music Supervisor |
| Sound | Don Ellis | Original Music Composer |
| Production | David Goldsmith | Production Executive |
| Writing | William Douglas Lansford | Story |
| Writing | William Douglas Lansford | Teleplay |
