The Towering Inferno (1974)

12/14/1974 (US) • 2h 45m

Action, Drama, Thriller

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.

Top Billed Cast

Steve McQueen

Chief O'Hallorhan

Paul Newman

Doug Roberts

William Holden

Jim Duncan

Fred Astaire

Harlee Claiborne


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$14,000,000.00

Revenue

$116,000,000.00

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

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