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The Towering Inferno
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The Towering Inferno

1974-12-14 · 165 min · ★ 7.0

Action · Drama · Thriller

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.

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Directors
John Guillermin
Production companies
Warner Bros. Pictures, 20th Century Fox, Irwin Allen Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 14,000,000
Revenue
USD 116,000,000

Top Cast

Steve McQueenSteve McQueenChief O'Hallorhan
Paul NewmanPaul NewmanDoug Roberts
William HoldenWilliam HoldenJim Duncan
Faye DunawayFaye DunawaySusan
Fred AstaireFred AstaireHarlee Claiborne
Susan BlakelySusan BlakelyPatty
Richard ChamberlainRichard ChamberlainSimmons
Jennifer JonesJennifer JonesLisolette
O. J. SimpsonO. J. SimpsonJernigan
Robert VaughnRobert VaughnSenator Parker
Robert WagnerRobert WagnerBigelow
Susan FlannerySusan FlanneryLorrie
Sheila AllenSheila AllenPaula Ramsay
Norman BurtonNorman BurtonGiddings
Jack CollinsJack CollinsMayor Ramsay
Don GordonDon GordonKappy
Felton PerryFelton PerryScott
Gregory SierraGregory SierraCarlos
Ernie F. OrsattiErnie F. OrsattiMark Powers
Dabney ColemanDabney ColemanDeputy Chief #1

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