The Towering Inferno 1974
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SplatAt 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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cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Chief O'Hallorhan
as Doug Roberts
as Jim Duncan
as Susan
as Harlee Claiborne
as Patty
as Simmons
as Lisolette
as Jernigan
as Senator Parker
Director:
Writer:
Richard Martin Stern, Thomas N. Scortia, Stirling Silliphant, Frank M. Robinson
Stars:
Steve McQueen, Paul Newman, William Holden, Faye Dunaway, Fred Astaire, Susan Blakely, Richard Chamberlain, Jennifer Jones, O. J. Simpson, Robert Vaughn,
Genres:
Action,Drama,Thriller
Release Date:
1974 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
165 min
MMPA Rating:
PG
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
The Towering Inferno
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
Cast
as Chief O'Hallorhan
as Doug Roberts
as Jim Duncan
as Susan
as Harlee Claiborne
as Patty
as Simmons
as Lisolette
as Jernigan
as Senator Parker
as Bigelow
as Lorrie
as Paula Ramsay
as Giddings
as Mayor Ramsay
as Kappy
as Scott
as Carlos
as Mark Powers
as Deputy Chief #1
as Lady in Buoy
as Guest
as Flaker
as Deputy Chief #2
as Johnson
as Angela Allbright
as Phillip Allbright
as Mrs. Allbright
as Young Fireman
as Tim
as Chief Officer
as Technician
as Leading Agent
as Callahan
as Wes
as Announcer
as Pilot
as Co-Pilot
as Party Guest (uncredited)
as Party Guest (uncredited)
as Party Guest (uncredited)
as Singer at Party (uncredited)
as Fireman (uncredited)
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