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The Towering Inferno (1974)

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One tiny spark becomes a night of blazing suspense.

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
John Guillermin
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    Chief O'Hallorhan Steve McQueen
  • Profile picture of Paul Newman
    Doug Roberts Paul Newman
  • Profile picture of William Holden
    Jim Duncan William Holden
  • Profile picture of Faye Dunaway
    Susan Faye Dunaway
  • Profile picture of Fred Astaire
    Harlee Claiborne Fred Astaire
  • Profile picture of Susan Blakely
    Patty Susan Blakely
  • Profile picture of Richard Chamberlain
    Simmons Richard Chamberlain
  • Profile picture of Jennifer Jones
    Lisolette Jennifer Jones

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