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The Towering Inferno( 1974)

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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

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      Steve McQueen

      Chief O'Hallorhan

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      Paul Newman

      Doug Roberts

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      William Holden

      Jim Duncan

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      Faye Dunaway

      Susan

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      Fred Astaire

      Harlee Claiborne

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      Susan Blakely

      Patty

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      Richard Chamberlain

      Simmons

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      Jennifer Jones

      Lisolette

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      O.J. Simpson

      Jernigan

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      Robert Vaughn

      Senator Parker

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      Robert Wagner

      Bigelow

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      Susan Flannery

      Lorrie

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      Sheila Allen

      Paula Ramsay

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      Norman Burton

      Giddings

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      Jack Collins

      Mayor Ramsay

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      Don Gordon

      Kappy

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      Felton Perry

      Scott

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      Gregory Sierra

      Carlos

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      Ernie F. Orsatti

      Mark Powers

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      Dabney Coleman

      Deputy Chief #1

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      Elizabeth Rogers

      Lady in Buoy

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      Ann Leicester

      Guest

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      Norman Grabowski

      Flaker

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      Ross Elliott

      Deputy Chief #2

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      Olan Soule

      Johnson

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      Carlena Gower

      Angela Allbright

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      Mike Lookinland

      Phillip Allbright

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      Carol McEvoy

      Mrs. Allbright

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      Scott Newman

      Young Fireman

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      Paul Comi

      Tim

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      George D. Wallace

      Chief Officer

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      Patrick Culliton

      Technician

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      William Bassett

      Leading Agent

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      John Crawford

      Callahan

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      Erik L. Nelson

      Wes

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      Art Balinger

      Announcer

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      Norman Hicks

      Pilot

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      Thomas Karnahan

      Co-Pilot

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      Leoda Richards

      Party Guest (uncredited)

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      David Armstrong

      Party Guest (uncredited)

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      Ruth Foster

      Party Guest (uncredited)

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      Maureen McGovern

      Singer at Party (uncredited)

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      Steven Marlo

      Fireman (uncredited)

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    Review 2Discussion

    A review by Wuchak

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    Written by Wuchak on Thu Aug 09 2018
    Successful 70’s disaster flick isn’t anywhere near as entertaining as “The Poseidon Adventure” RELEASED IN 1974 and directed by John Guillermin, "The Towering Inferno" details events in San Francisco when the world's tallest building, The Glass Tower (138 stories), catches aflame due to an electrical short and threatens hundreds of lives during the grand dedication ceremony. Paul Newman plays the architect, Steve McQueen the fire chief, William Holden the wealthy contractor and Richard Chamberlain his arrogant cost-cutting son-in-law. This overblown disaster flick has a great all-star cas...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    14000000.00

    Revenue

    116000000.00

    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