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 |
| Directing | Jerry Jameson | Director |
| Writing | Antonio Calderon | Story |
| Production | Richard Caffey | Executive Producer |
| Production | Antonio Calderon | Producer |
| Sound | Don Ellis | Original Music Composer |
| Camera | Matthew F. Leonetti | Director of Photography |
| Editing | Tom Stevens | Editor |
| Production | Gary Shaffer | Casting |
| Costume & Make-Up | Mike Moschella | Makeup Artist |
| Production | Robin S. Clark | Unit Production Manager |
| Directing | Robin S. Clark | Assistant Director |
| Directing | John M. Poer | Second Assistant Director |
| Sound | Glenn E. Anderson | Sound |
| Sound | Hal Watkins | Sound |
| Crew | Cliff Wenger | Special Effects |
| Crew | Dick Warlock | Stunt Double |
| Production | Wilma Francis | Location Casting |
| Costume & Make-Up | Frank Tauss | Wardrobe Coordinator |
| Production | John James | Location Manager |
| Sound | Harry V. Lojewski | Music Supervisor |
| Production | David Goldsmith | Production Executive |
| Writing | William Douglas Lansford | Story |
| Writing | William Douglas Lansford | Teleplay |
