The Towering Inferno

“One tiny spark becomes a night of blazing suspense.”

7.0/ 10 1,087 votes 1974-12-14 2h 45m 5 popularity

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

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Budget

$14M

Revenue

$116M

Cast

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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

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