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.
Directed by Jerry Jameson
sniper
based on true story
sniper rifle
university
tower
austin, texas
mass shooting
IMDB
N/A
Letterboxd
3.3 / 5
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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
Crew
Jerry Jameson
Director
Don Ellis
Original Music Composer
Tom Stevens
Editor
Matthew F. Leonetti
Director of Photography
Wilma Francis
Location Casting
Dick Warlock
Stunt Double
Popular Reviews
2 reviews
Portoroghi
5.0★ · 07/26/25
A really fascinating event but man was the film boring. I think Targets, even though not the exact plot did a much better job at showcasing the grittiness of such dark motivations.
A really fascinating event but man was the film boring. I think Targets, even though not the exact plot did a much better job at showcasing the grittiness of such dark motivations.
Portoroghi
5.0★ · 07/26/25
A really fascinating event but man was the film boring. I think Targets, even though not the exact plot did a much better job at showcasing the grittiness of such dark motivations.
A really fascinating event but man was the film boring. I think Targets, even though not the exact plot did a much better job at showcasing the grittiness of such dark motivations.
Portoroghi
5.0★ · 07/26/25
A really fascinating event but man was the film boring. I think Targets, even though not the exact plot did a much better job at showcasing the grittiness of such dark motivations.
A really fascinating event but man was the film boring. I think Targets, even though not the exact plot did a much better job at showcasing the grittiness of such dark motivations.
