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The Towering Inferno

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The Towering Inferno

One tiny spark becomes a night of blazing suspense.

7.0

2h 45m

1974

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

Synopsis

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.

Director

John Guillermin

Trailer

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Cast & Crew

Steve McQueen

Steve McQueen

as Chief O'Hallorhan

Paul Newman

Paul Newman

as Doug Roberts

William Holden

William Holden

as Jim Duncan

Faye Dunaway

Faye Dunaway

as Susan

Fred Astaire

Fred Astaire

as Harlee Claiborne

Susan Blakely

Susan Blakely

as Patty

Richard Chamberlain

Richard Chamberlain

as Simmons

Jennifer Jones

Jennifer Jones

as Lisolette

O. J. Simpson

O. J. Simpson

as Jernigan

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