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Critic Andrew Collins
rated 8

...there remains something irresistible about this film's expensive swagger, from the helicopter shot into San Francisco onwards.

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Ronny Svensson
rated 7

Legendarisk ”katastroffilm” som formade min ungdom men betyget har idag mest ett nostalgiskt värde men genren är i sig fantastisk!

8 months ago

Cast & Crew

John Guillermin
Director
Ernie F. Orsatti
As Mark Powers
Robert Wagner
As Bigelow
Paul Newman
As Doug Roberts
Leoda Richards
As Party Guest (uncredited)
Faye Dunaway
As Susan
Robert Vaughn
As Senator Parker

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The Towering Inferno is a action-packed thriller that follows the story of architect Doug Roberts, who returns to San Francisco for the dedication of The Glass Tower, a state-of-the-art skyscraper he designed. However, things take a turn for the worse when an electrical short-circuit starts a fire on the 81st floor, trapping guests and putting everyone in danger. As the fire spreads, Roberts teams up with fire chief Michael O'Hallorhan to mount a daring rescue and save those trapped in the building. With time running out, they must navigate through dangerous conditions and fight to survive the blaze before it's too late. The film features an all-star cast including Paul Newman, Steve McQueen, William Holden, and Faye Dunaway. With its heart-pumping action scenes and suspenseful plot twists, The Towering Inferno is a gripping thrill ride from start to finish.

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The Towering Inferno was released in theaters on December 14, 1974.