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The Towering Inferno (1974)

One tiny spark becomes a night of blazing suspense.

  • Action
  • Drama
  • Thriller

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.

Rating
7 / 10 (1,100 votes)
Release date
December 14, 1974
Runtime
2h 45m
Language
English
Director
John Guillermin
Status
Released
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Top cast

  • Steve McQueenChief O'Hallorhan
  • Paul NewmanDoug Roberts
  • William HoldenJim Duncan
  • Faye DunawaySusan
  • Fred AstaireHarlee Claiborne
  • Susan BlakelyPatty
  • Richard ChamberlainSimmons
  • Jennifer JonesLisolette
  • O. J. SimpsonJernigan
  • Robert VaughnSenator Parker
  • Robert WagnerBigelow
  • Susan FlanneryLorrie

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