Movie·1974·2h 45m
The Towering Inferno
One tiny spark becomes a night of blazing suspense.
Directed By
John Guillermin
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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The Story
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.
Written By
Stirling Silliphant
Producer
Irwin Allen
Cinematography
Fred J. Koenekamp
Music
John Williams
Editor
Carl Kress
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
1,028 votes
Where to watch
Region: INRent
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// cast
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
O. J. Simpson
Jernigan
Robert Vaughn
Senator Parker
Robert Wagner
Bigelow
Susan Flannery
Lorrie
Sheila Allen
Paula Ramsay
Norman Burton
Giddings
Jack Collins
Mayor Ramsay
Don Gordon
Kappy
Felton Perry
Scott
Gregory Sierra
Carlos
// crew
Crew
Irwin Allen
Producer
John Guillermin
Director
Stirling Silliphant
Screenplay
John Williams
Original Music Composer
Fred J. Koenekamp
Director of Photography
Carl Kress
Editor
Harold F. Kress
Editor
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