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Warner Bros. Pictures & 20th Century Fox present

The Towering Inferno

directed by John Guillermin

“One tiny spark becomes a night of blazing suspense.”

19742h 45mPGAction

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Warner Bros. Pictures & 20th Century Fox present

The Towering Inferno

directed by John Guillermin

“One tiny spark becomes a night of blazing suspense.”

19742h 45mPGAction

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§ Synopsis

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.

§ Keywords

what it's about

rescue helicopter fire san francisco, california skyscraper fire engine survival disaster explosion tragic event trapped elevator disaster movie firefighter world's tallest building trapped in burning building

§ Crew

behind the camera

Director

John Guillermin

Screenplay

Stirling Silliphant

Cinematography

Fred J. Koenekamp

Music

§ Cast

8 of 40

Steve McQueen

as Chief O'Hallorhan

Paul Newman

as Doug Roberts

William Holden

Faye Dunaway

Fred Astaire

as Harlee Claiborne

Susan Blakely

Richard Chamberlain

Richard Chamberlain

Jennifer Jones

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