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The Towering Inferno(1974)
Status: Released
Date: 1974-12-14
70%
962 Votes
Time: 2h 45m
One tiny spark becomes a night of blazing suspense.
Overview:
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.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
Budget: $14,000,000.00
Revenue: $116,000,000.00
ProductionCompanies: 
Irwin Allen Productions
Movie: The Towering Inferno
Top 10 Billed 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
Video Trailer The Towering Inferno
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The Towering Inferno (1974) - Trailer
George Hickenlooper on THE TOWERING INFERNO
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