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The Deadly Tower( 1975)

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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

      Charles Whitman

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      Richard Yniguez

      Ramiro Martinez

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      Ned Beatty

      Allan Crum

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      Pernell Roberts

      Lt. Lee

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      Clifton James

      Capt. Fred Ambrose

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      John Forsythe

      Lt. Elwood Forbes

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      Gilbert Roland

      Narrator (voice)

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      Paul Carr

      C.T. Foss

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      Alan Vint

      Tim Davis

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      Maria Elena Cordero

      Vinni Martinez

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      Pepe Serna

      Mano

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      Don Hood

      Dan Wallace

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      Jerry Leggio

      Mr. Valchex

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      Roger Manning

      Officer Kib

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

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    Keywords

    • sniper
    • based on true story
    • sniper rifle
    • university
    • tower
    • austin, texas
    • mass shooting