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The Towering Inferno

The Towering Inferno

The Towering Inferno

“One tiny spark becomes a night of blazing suspense.”
★ 7 /10 (1,041) • 1974 • 2h 45m
Action Drama Thriller
Director John Guillermin
Screenplay Stirling Silliphant
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.
Release
Dec 14, 1974
Budget
$14M
Country
United States of America
Revenue
$116M

Cast

Steve McQueen
Steve McQueen
Chief O'Hallorhan
 Paul Newman
Paul Newman
Doug Roberts
 William Holden
William Holden
Jim Duncan
 Faye Dunaway
Faye Dunaway
Susan
 Fred Astaire
Fred Astaire
Harlee Claiborne
Susan Blakely
Susan Blakely
Patty
Richard Chamberlain
Richard Chamberlain
Simmons
Jennifer Jones
Jennifer Jones
Lisolette
O. J. Simpson
O. J. Simpson
Jernigan
Robert Vaughn
Robert Vaughn
Senator Parker
 Robert Wagner
Robert Wagner
Bigelow
Susan Flannery
Susan Flannery
Lorrie
Sheila Allen
Sheila Allen
Paula Ramsay
Norman Burton
Norman Burton
Giddings
Jack Collins
Jack Collins
Mayor Ramsay
Don Gordon
Don Gordon
Kappy

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Where to watch The Towering Inferno? The Towering Inferno is available for streaming on Sky Go, Now TV Cinema.
Who stars in The Towering Inferno? The main cast of The Towering Inferno includes Steve McQueen, Paul Newman, William Holden, Faye Dunaway, Fred Astaire.
Who directed The Towering Inferno? The Towering Inferno (1974) is directed by John Guillermin.
How long is The Towering Inferno? The Towering Inferno has a runtime of 2h 45m. It was released in 1974.
What genre is The Towering Inferno? The Towering Inferno is a Action, Drama, Thriller film. It has a rating of 7/10 with 1,041 votes.

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