The Towering Inferno

Film - 1974 - Action & Adventure, Drama, Mystery & Thriller

The story

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.

Directed by

John Guillermin

Starring

Steve McQueen, Paul Newman, William Holden, Faye Dunaway, Fred Astaire, Susan Blakely

Where to watch

hbo

Ratings

IMDb 7 out of 10

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Film · 1974 · Action & Adventure · Drama · Mystery & Thriller

The Towering Inferno

76% match2h 45mPG
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The story

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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IMDb
7 / 10
53k votes
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69%
Tomatometer
3.5 / 5
34k ratings · Letterboxd
TMDB
7 / 10
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Details
TypeFilm
GenreAction & Adventure, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Runtime2h 45m
RatedPG
Release1974-12-14
Where to watch
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