The Towering Inferno (1974)
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.
Director: John Guillermin
Genre: Action, Drama, Thriller
Runtime: 165 min
Release Date: December 14, 1974
Cast
- Steve McQueen - Chief O'Hallorhan
- Paul Newman - Doug Roberts
- William Holden - Jim Duncan
- Faye Dunaway - Susan
- Fred Astaire - Harlee Claiborne
- Susan Blakely - Patty
- Richard Chamberlain - Simmons
- Jennifer Jones - Lisolette
- O. J. Simpson - Jernigan
- Robert Vaughn - Senator Parker
Screenplay
- Stirling Silliphant (Screenplay)
- Richard Martin Stern (Novel)
- Thomas N. Scortia (Novel)
- Frank M. Robinson (Novel)
Music: John Williams
Cinematography: Fred J. Koenekamp
Editing: Carl Kress, Harold F. Kress
Production: Warner Bros. Pictures, 20th Century Fox, Irwin Allen Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $14M
Box Office: $116M
Original Language: en
Themes
Grand Catastrophe and Survival, Disaster Survival and Heroic Rescue, Void of Despair and No Escape, Action and Survival: Catastrophic Event, Siblings Bound Tight Against the World
Keywords
rescue, helicopter, fire, san francisco, california, skyscraper, fire engine, survival, disaster, explosion, tragic event, trapped, elevator, disaster movie, firefighter, world's tallest building
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Towering Inferno 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 directed The Towering Inferno?
- The Towering Inferno was directed by John Guillermin.
- Who stars in The Towering Inferno?
- The Towering Inferno stars Steve McQueen, Paul Newman, William Holden, Faye Dunaway, Fred Astaire, Susan Blakely.
- How long is The Towering Inferno?
- The Towering Inferno has a runtime of 2h 45m (165 minutes).
- What genre is The Towering Inferno?
- The Towering Inferno is a Action, Drama, Thriller film.
- What is the budget of The Towering Inferno?
- The Towering Inferno had a budget of $14M.
- How much did The Towering Inferno gross?
- The Towering Inferno grossed $116M worldwide.
- Where was The Towering Inferno produced?
- The Towering Inferno was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Towering Inferno?
- The themes of The Towering Inferno include: Grand Catastrophe and Survival, Disaster Survival and Heroic Rescue, Void of Despair and No Escape, Action and Survival: Catastrophic Event, Siblings Bound Tight Against the World.