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1975•1h 40m•Released•EN

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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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The Swinging Light

Movie Details

Release Date

October 18, 1975

Runtime

1h 40m

Rating

6.7 / 10

Votes

30

Budget

Not available

Revenue

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Status

Released

Popularity

2.2

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The Swinging Light

Cast

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Kurt Russell

Kurt Russell

Charles Whitman

Richard Yniguez

Richard Yniguez

Ramiro Martinez

Ned Beatty

Ned Beatty

Allan Crum

Pernell Roberts

Pernell Roberts

Lt. Lee

Clifton James

Clifton James

Capt. Fred Ambrose

John Forsythe

John Forsythe

Lt. Elwood Forbes

Gilbert Roland

Gilbert Roland

Narrator (voice)

Paul Carr

Paul Carr

C.T. Foss

Alan Vint

Alan Vint

Tim Davis

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Maria Elena Cordero

Vinni Martinez

Pepe Serna

Pepe Serna

Mano

Don Hood

Don Hood

Dan Wallace

The Swinging Light

Featured Crew

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Jerry Jameson

Jerry Jameson

Director

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Antonio Calderon

Producer

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