The Towering Inferno
dir. John Guillermin
69
7 sourcesSynopsis
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.
Critics consensus
Although it is not consistently engaging enough to fully justify its towering runtime, The Towering Inferno is a blustery spectacle that executes its disaster premise with flair.
Directed byJohn Guillermin
StarringSteve McQueen, Paul Newman, William Holden, Faye Dunaway, Fred Astaire, Susan Blakely
Written byStirling Silliphant
CinematographyFred J. Koenekamp
EditingHarold F. Kress
MusicJohn Williams
The Towering Inferno
1974 · PG · 2h 45m
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.
Our Verdict
69
Critics Consensus
Although it is not consistently engaging enough to fully justify its towering runtime, The Towering Inferno is a blustery spectacle that executes its disaster premise with flair.
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