United States / Oct 18, 1975 / PG / NBC
1h 40min
Overall average
5.0/10
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Plot
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Paul Carr | C.T. Foss |
| Alan Vint | Tim Davis |
| Maria Elena Cordero | Vinni Martinez |
| Pepe Serna | Mano |
| Don Hood | Dan Wallace |
| Jerry Leggio | Mr. Valchex |
| Roger Manning | Officer Kib |
Genres
DramaThrillerActionTV Movie
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | The Deadly Tower |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | MGM Television |
| Release date | 18 ottobre 1975 |
| Executive producer | Richard Caffey |
| Production | Antonio Calderon |
| Writer | Antonio Calderon, William Douglas Lansford |
| Casting | Gary Shaffer |
| Editing | Tom Stevens |
| Cinematography | Matthew F. Leonetti |
| Assistant directors | Robin S. Clark, John M. Poer, Jerry Jameson |
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| Camera operators | Matthew F. Leonetti |
| Additional photography | Matthew F. Leonetti |
| Special effects | Cliff Wenger |
| Stunts | Dick Warlock |
| Music | Don Ellis, Glenn E. Anderson, Hal Watkins, Harry V. Lojewski |
| Sound | Don Ellis, Glenn E. Anderson, Hal Watkins, Harry V. Lojewski |
| Costume design | Mike Moschella, Frank Tauss |
| Makeup | Mike Moschella, Frank Tauss |
| Hairstyling | Mike Moschella, Frank Tauss |
Release dates
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