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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.
Keywords
sniper
based on true story
sniper rifle
university
tower
austin, texas
mass shooting
Casts
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
Crews
Jerry Jameson
Director
Antonio Calderon
Story
Richard Caffey
Executive Producer
Antonio Calderon
Producer
Don Ellis
Original Music Composer
Matthew F. Leonetti
Director of Photography
Tom Stevens
Editor
Gary Shaffer
Casting
Mike Moschella
Makeup Artist
Robin S. Clark
Unit Production Manager
Robin S. Clark
Assistant Director
John M. Poer
Second Assistant Director
Glenn E. Anderson
Sound
Hal Watkins
Sound
Cliff Wenger
Special Effects
Dick Warlock
Stunt Double
Wilma Francis
Location Casting
Frank Tauss
Wardrobe Coordinator
John James
Location Manager
Harry V. Lojewski
Music Supervisor
David Goldsmith
Production Executive
William Douglas Lansford
Story
William Douglas Lansford
Teleplay
Backdrops & Posters
