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The Towering Inferno
“One tiny spark becomes a night of blazing suspense.”
7.0 / 10• 1974• 2h 45m•PG• English
ActionDramaThriller
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Steve McQueen
Chief O'Hallorhan
Lead
Paul Newman
Doug Roberts
William Holden
Jim Duncan
Faye Dunaway
Susan
Fred Astaire
Harlee Claiborne
Susan Blakely
Patty
Richard Chamberlain
Simmons
Jennifer Jones
Lisolette
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. John Guillermin's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Towering Inferno is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
