The Towering Inferno

Name: The Towering Inferno
Genre: Action, Drama, Thriller
Released: 1974-12-14
Duration: 2 h 45 min
Rating: 7
Cast: Steve McQueen, Paul Newman, William Holden, Faye Dunaway, Fred Astaire

1974·Movie·PG·165 min·★ 7.0(1,091)

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

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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About The Towering Inferno

The Towering Inferno is a 1974 English-language action, drama and thriller film directed by John Guillermin. The cast is led by Steve McQueen, Paul Newman, William Holden. It has a runtime of 2h 45m. Viewers rate it 7.0/10 across 1100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

The Towering Inferno was produced by Warner Bros. Pictures, 20th Century Fox, and Irwin Allen Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on December 14, 1974, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $14 million, it went on to gross $116 million worldwide.

Director: John Guillermin
Writers: Stirling Silliphant
Release date: December 14, 1974
Original language: English
Age rating: PG
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Budget: $14 million
Box office: $116 million
Production: Warner Bros. Pictures, 20th Century Fox, Irwin Allen Productions

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The Towering Inferno cast & crew

The Towering Inferno was directed by John Guillermin and written by Stirling Silliphant.

The cast features 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 Susan Blakely as Patty.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by John Williams, cinematography is by Fred J. Koenekamp, and it was produced by Irwin Allen.

Is The Towering Inferno worth watching?

The Towering Inferno holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 1,091 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed action films.

At 2h 45m, it's a full-evening commitment.

If you enjoy action, drama, and thriller, The Towering Inferno is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch The Towering Inferno

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