Name: The Towering Inferno
Director: John Guillermin
Genre: Action, Drama, Thriller
Released: 1974-01-01
Duration: 2 min
Rating: 7.0
Cast: Steve McQueen, Paul Newman, William Holden, Faye Dunaway, Fred Astaire

Question 1

What is The Towering Inferno (1974) about?

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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.

Question 2

Who stars in The Towering Inferno?

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The Towering Inferno stars Steve McQueen (Chief O'Hallorhan), Paul Newman (Doug Roberts), William Holden (Jim Duncan), Faye Dunaway (Susan), Fred Astaire (Harlee Claiborne). The film was directed by John Guillermin.

Question 3

How long is The Towering Inferno?

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The Towering Inferno has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1974. It is rated PG.

Question 4

Is The Towering Inferno worth watching?

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The Towering Inferno holds an IMDb rating of 7.0/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 69. Fans of Action, Drama, Thriller are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

Question 5

Where can I watch The Towering Inferno?

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Streaming availability for The Towering Inferno changes by country and service. TasteRay tracks where it is available across Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Max, Apple TV+ and 50+ other platforms — the current options for your country are shown on this page.

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