The Towering Inferno (1974)

  • PG
  • 12/14/1974 (US)
  • Action, Drama, Thriller
  • 2h 45m

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.

John Guillermin

Director

Stirling Silliphant

Screenplay

Richard Martin Stern

Novel

Thomas N. Scortia

Novel

Frank M. Robinson

Novel

Cast

Steve McQueen's headshot

Steve McQueen

Chief O'Hallorhan
Paul Newman's headshot

Paul Newman

Doug Roberts
William Holden's headshot

William Holden

Jim Duncan
Faye Dunaway's headshot

Faye Dunaway

Susan
Fred Astaire's headshot

Fred Astaire

Harlee Claiborne
Susan Blakely's headshot

Susan Blakely

Patty
Richard Chamberlain's headshot

Richard Chamberlain

Simmons
Jennifer Jones's headshot

Jennifer Jones

Lisolette

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