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.
Kurt Russell
as Charles Whitman
Richard Yniguez
as Ramiro Martinez
Ned Beatty
as Allan Crum
Pernell Roberts
as Lt. Lee
Clifton James
as Capt. Fred Ambrose
John Forsythe
as Lt. Elwood Forbes
Gilbert Roland
as Narrator (voice)
Paul Carr
as C.T. Foss
Alan Vint
as Tim Davis
Maria Elena Cordero
as Vinni Martinez
Pepe Serna
as Mano
Don Hood
as Dan Wallace
