Film
The Towering Inferno (1974)
One tiny spark becomes a night of blazing suspense.
Action, Drama, Thriller· Directed by John Guillermin· 165 min
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.
3 more lines
- The tallest building in the world is on fire. You are there with 294 other guests... ... There's no way down. There's no way out.
2 alternative wordings
- "The Towering Inferno" Is Not Just The Story Of The World's Tallest Building In Flames, It's The Story Of People...
- One minute you're attending a party atop the world's tallest skyscraper. The next... you're trapped with 294 other guests in the middle of a fiery hell.
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Connections
Top billing
- 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