The Towering Inferno

One tiny spark becomes a night of blazing suspense.

19742h 45m7.0(1,082 votes)

ActionDramaThriller

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.

The Towering Inferno (1974) is a action, drama, and thriller film directed by John Guillermin. It stars Steve McQueen, Paul Newman, and William Holden. The film runs for 2 hours 45 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.0 out of 10 from 1,082 votes.

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Director

John Guillermin

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

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Who stars in The Towering Inferno?

The Towering Inferno stars Steve McQueen, Paul Newman, William Holden, and Faye Dunaway, and was directed by John Guillermin.

How long is The Towering Inferno?

The Towering Inferno has a runtime of 2 hours 45 minutes.

When did The Towering Inferno come out?

The Towering Inferno was released in 1974.

What genre is The Towering Inferno?

The Towering Inferno is a action, drama, and thriller film.

Is The Towering Inferno worth watching?

The Towering Inferno holds an average audience score of 7.0 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.