The Towering Inferno (1974)

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"One tiny spark becomes a night of blazing suspense."

Movie · 1974 · 2h 45m · Released · Rated PG · Action, Drama, Thriller

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.

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Cast

  • Steve McQueen as Chief O'Hallorhan
  • Paul Newman as Doug Roberts
  • William Holden as Jim Duncan
  • Faye Dunaway as Susan
  • Fred Astaire as Harlee Claiborne
  • Susan Blakely as Patty
  • Richard Chamberlain as Simmons
  • Jennifer Jones as Lisolette
  • O. J. Simpson as Jernigan
  • Robert Vaughn as Senator Parker

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