The Towering Inferno(1974)
“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.
Director
John Guillermin
Studio
Warner Bros. Pictures
Budget
$14M
Revenue
$116M
Cast
Steve McQueen
as Chief O'Hallorhan
Paul Newman
as Doug Roberts
William Holden
as Jim Duncan
Faye Dunaway
as Susan
Fred Astaire
as Harlee Claiborne
Susan Blakely
as Patty
Richard Chamberlain
as Simmons
Jennifer Jones
as Lisolette
O. J. Simpson
as Jernigan
Robert Vaughn
as Senator Parker
Robert Wagner
as Bigelow
Susan Flannery
as Lorrie
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1974
Runtime
2h 45m
Language
English
Rating
7 / 10
Budget
$14M
Box Office
$116M
Production Companies
Warner Bros. Pictures • 20th Century Fox • Irwin Allen Productions
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Where can I watch The Towering Inferno?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Towering Inferno (1974).
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 and released in 1974. It is a action, drama, thriller film.
How long is The Towering Inferno?▼
The Towering Inferno has a runtime of 2 hours and 45 minutes (165 minutes total).
Who stars in The Towering Inferno?▼
The cast of The Towering Inferno includes Steve McQueen as Chief O'Hallorhan, Paul Newman as Doug Roberts, William Holden as Jim Duncan, Faye Dunaway as Susan, Fred Astaire as Harlee Claiborne and more.
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