The Towering Inferno

1974 7.0 (961 votes) 2h 45m

Genres

Action Drama Thriller

Production Companies

Warner Bros. Pictures
20th Century Fox
Irwin Allen Productions

One tiny spark becomes a night of blazing suspense.

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.

Key Crew

Producer: Irwin Allen

Director: John Guillermin

Screenplay: Stirling Silliphant

Director of Photography: Fred J. Koenekamp

Top Cast

Steve McQueen

Chief O'Hallorhan

Paul Newman

Doug Roberts

William Holden

Jim Duncan

Faye Dunaway

Susan

Fred Astaire

Harlee Claiborne

Susan Blakely

Patty

Richard Chamberlain

Simmons

Jennifer Jones

Lisolette

Videos

The Towering Inferno (1974) - Trailer

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