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The Towering Inferno

PG19742h 45mJohn Guillermin
IMDb 7.0 · Rotten Tomatoes 69% · Metacritic 69

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"One tiny spark becomes a night of blazing suspense."

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.

ActionDramaThriller
RescueHelicopterFireSan Francisco, CaliforniaSkyscraperFire EngineSurvivalDisasterExplosionTragic Event

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Towering Inferno (1974) about?

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.

Who stars in The Towering Inferno?

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.

How long is The Towering Inferno?

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

Is The Towering Inferno worth watching?

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.

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