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The Towering Inferno

The Towering Inferno

One tiny spark becomes a night of blazing suspense.

19747.02h 45m

Overview

At the opening party of a colossal—but poorly constructed—skyscraper, a massive fire breaks out, threatening to destroy the tower and everyone in it.

Directed by John Guillermin
Written by Stirling Silliphant, Richard Martin Stern, Thomas N. Scortia
Produced by Irwin Allen
Box OfficeBudget: $14.0MRevenue: $116.0M

Top Cast

Steve McQueen

Steve McQueen

Chief O'Hallorhan

Paul Newman

Paul Newman

Doug Roberts

William Holden

William Holden

Jim Duncan

Faye Dunaway

Faye Dunaway

Susan

Fred Astaire

Fred Astaire

Harlee Claiborne

Susan Blakely

Susan Blakely

Patty

Richard Chamberlain

Richard Chamberlain

Simmons

Jennifer Jones

Jennifer Jones

Lisolette

O. J. Simpson

O. J. Simpson

Jernigan

Robert Vaughn

Robert Vaughn

Senator Parker

Themes & Keywords

rescuehelicopterfiresan francisco, californiaskyscraperfire enginesurvivaldisasterexplosiontragic eventtrappedelevatordisaster moviefirefighterworld's tallest buildingtrapped in burning building

About The Towering Inferno

The Towering Inferno is a action, drama, thriller film released in 1974 exploring themes of rescue, helicopter, fire, san francisco, california, skyscraper, fire engine. Directed by John Guillermin, it stars Steve McQueen, Paul Newman, William Holden. At the opening party of a colossal—but poorly constructed—skyscraper, a massive fire breaks out, threatening to destroy the tower and everyone in it.

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