The Deadly Tower
(1975)

Released: 1975-10-18

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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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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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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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Don Hood

as Dan Wallace

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Jerry Leggio

as Mr. Valchex

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Roger Manning

as Officer Kib

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Don Ellis

Original Music Composer

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Matthew F. Leonetti

Director of Photography

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Mike Moschella

Makeup Artist

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Robin S. Clark

Unit Production Manager

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Robin S. Clark

Assistant Director

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John M. Poer

Second Assistant Director

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Cliff Wenger

Special Effects

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Dick Warlock

Stunt Double

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Wilma Francis

Location Casting

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Frank Tauss

Wardrobe Coordinator

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John James

Location Manager

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Harry V. Lojewski

Music Supervisor

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