Film · 1974

The Towering Inferno

Name: The Towering Inferno
Genre: Action, Drama, Thriller
Released: 1974-12-14
Duration: 165 min
Rating: 8
Cast: Paul Newman, Steve McQueen, William Holden, Faye Dunaway, Fred Astaire

Directed by John Guillermin · starring Paul Newman, Steve McQueen and William Holden

2 h 45 min
Action · Drama · Thriller
USA
Released in the UK 29 January 1975

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Synopsis

A dedication ceremony at the world's tallest skyscraper turns into a high-rise catastrophe when a defective wire in its systems-control panel causes an electrical flare-up. Within minutes the gala event turns into a hellish inferno, as a raging fire traps society's most prominent citizens on the top floor.

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The essentials

Runtime: 165 min2 hours and 45 minutes
Budget: $14mWarner Bros. Pictures

How long is The Towering Inferno?: 2 hours and 45 minutes (165 minutes).
When was The Towering Inferno released in the UK?: It was released in the UK on 29 January 1975.
Who directed The Towering Inferno?: John Guillermin.
Who is in The Towering Inferno?: It stars Paul Newman, Steve McQueen, William Holden and Faye Dunaway.
Where can I watch The Towering Inferno?: In the UK you can watch it on rent on Prime Video.