Drama ·Thriller ·Action ·TV Movie · United States of America · 1975 · 1h 40m

The Deadly Tower

Director

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

Crew

Matthew F. Leonetti — Director of Photography Tom Stevens — Editor Don Ellis — Original Music Composer Antonio Calderon — Story William Douglas Lansford — Story Antonio Calderon — Producer

Synopsis

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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Key Collaborators

Jerry Jameson Director Matthew F. Leonetti Director of Photography Tom Stevens Editor Don Ellis Original Music Composer Antonio Calderon Story William Douglas Lansford Story Antonio Calderon Producer

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