
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.
Cast

Kurt Russell
Charles Whitman

Richard Yniguez
Ramiro Martinez

Ned Beatty
Allan Crum

Pernell Roberts
Lt. Lee

Clifton James
Capt. Fred Ambrose

John Forsythe
Lt. Elwood Forbes

Gilbert Roland
Narrator (voice)

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
Crew

Jerry Jameson
Director
Antonio Calderon
Story, Producer
William Douglas Lansford
Story, Teleplay

Tom Stevens
Editor

Matthew F. Leonetti
Director of Photography
John M. Poer
Second Assistant Director
Robin S. Clark
Assistant Director, Unit Production Manager
Richard Caffey
Executive Producer
Gary Shaffer
Casting

Wilma Francis
Location Casting
Frank Tauss
Wardrobe Coordinator
Mike Moschella
Makeup Artist
Hal Watkins
Sound
Glenn E. Anderson
Sound
Cliff Wenger
Special Effects

Don Ellis
Original Music Composer
Harry V. Lojewski
Music Supervisor
John James
Location Manager

Dick Warlock
Stunt Double
David Goldsmith
Production Executive
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