Overview

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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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

Pepe Serna

Mano

Don Hood

Dan Wallace