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The Towering Inferno

One tiny spark becomes a night of blazing suspense.

★ 7.0 1974 165 min PG ActionDramaThriller

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.

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ERA & CONTEXT

The Towering Inferno in its release era

Released in 1974, The Towering Inferno sits inside the 1970s catalog. Explore its creators, studio connections, genres and nearby releases from the same period.

Release
1974-12-14
Rating
PG
TMDB score
7.0/10
Original language
EN
Status
Released
Production
United States of America
Studio
Warner Bros. Pictures, 20th Century Fox, Irwin Allen Productions

People behind the title

DirectorJohn GuillerminWriterStirling SilliphantCastSteve McQueenCastPaul NewmanCastWilliam HoldenCastFaye DunawayCastFred Astaire

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