The Towering Inferno

The Towering Inferno (1974)

30/01/1975 (GB)
Action, Drama, Thriller
2h 45m

One tiny spark becomes a night of blazing suspense.

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.

  • John GuillerminDirector
  • Stirling SilliphantScreenplay
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

  • Budget

    $14,000,000

  • Revenue

    $116,000,000

Keywords

  • rescue
  • helicopter
  • fire
  • san francisco, california
  • skyscraper
  • fire engine
  • survival
  • disaster
  • explosion
  • tragic event
  • trapped
  • elevator
  • disaster movie
  • firefighter
  • world's tallest building
  • trapped in burning building

Top Billed 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

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