The Towering Inferno (1974)

The Towering Inferno; 1974

The Towering Inferno (1974)

20th Century Fox
Thriller, Action

USA / English 165 min. Buy The Towering Inferno at Amazon.com

Rating: 10 (1 votes)
10
Producer:
Irwin Allen, Sidney Marshall
Director:
John Guillermin, Irwin Allen
Writer:
Stirling Silliphant, Frank M. Robinson, Richard Martin Stern, Thomas N. Scortia
Musician:
John Williams

Plot

The towering inferno is an drama about a 100 plus story building that catches on fire and the plight of those in the building. Architect, Doug Roberts (Paul Newman) has designed the newly completed Glass Tower building and is attending a party to celebrate its opening. He has a growing concern, though, that the builder took shortcuts during the construction. Over the course of the evening, he is proved right as shorts in the building’s construction cause it to catch on fire. Now, hundreds of people are trapped on the upper floors as the fire begins to rage out of control. Fire chief, Michael O’Halloran (Steve McQueen), and Roberts must now orchestrate daring rescues in mid-air. Some people panic causing their deaths and the deaths of others. Some people face their fate is a calm and rational manner. The horror of the fire and the daring rescues make The Towering Inferno a complete adrenaline rush.

Cast

Fire Chief Michael O'Hallorhan:Steve McQueen
Doug Roberts:Paul Newman
James Duncan:William Holden
Susan:Faye Dunaway
Harlee Claiborne:Fred Astaire
Simmons:Richard Chamberlain
Albright Children:Carlena Gower
Mrs. Albright:Carol McEvoy
Sen. Gary Parker:Robert Vaughn
Patty Simmons:Susan Blakely
Lisolette Mueller:Jennifer Jones
Jernigan:O.J. Simpson

Media

BarcodeEditionFormatDisksRegionRelease Date
8711691112539Action CollectionVHS1
086162104299DVD1Region 11999 mar 9
086162107139VHS11999 may 25
7321931112536DVD2Region 2, Region 42000 aug 21
9325336004296DVD2Region 42000 aug 21
7321921112539DVD1Region 22003 jun 5
7321958112533DVD1Region 22004
7321900112536DVD1Region 42006 jun 1
024543231707DVD2Region 12006 may 9
024543600008Blu-ray Disc1Region 12009 jul 14

Reviews on The Towering Inferno

Col.Don R. Maupin on The Towering Inferno, 02-12-2008
10
"As a safety Coordinator I can tell you all too often we take safety for granted. I enjoyed this
film with it's super cast of Classic Super Stars. Paul Newman, Steve McQueen, Robert
Wagoner, William Holden, Fred Astaire. You don't see movies like these any more. I think
this was a great way to reflect what true safety means and the consequences' when
corners are cut. Makes me think of the Beverly Hills supper club many years in Kentucky.
same issue same situation. If you look past this as being a movie and look closely at this
film as a learning tool. It is well worth the time. Many safety issues are seen in this film. I
rate it a 100+ My hats off to the producer and writers.
"

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