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Movie Info

Release Date: December 14, 1974
Runtime: 165 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (4)
Genres:
Drama Action Thriller
Budget: $14,000,000
Revenue: $116,000,000
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
Critic Scores
Ratings from trusted sources
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69%
Tomatometer
69
69/100
Metacritic
🎬
7.0/10
TMDB
1,019 votes
7.0/10
IMDb
52,393 votes
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The Towering Inferno

1974

"Fear spreads faster than flames ignite."

Also known as: 🇪🇸 ES: El coloso en llamas? 🇮🇹 IT: L'Inferno di cristallo? 🇨🇳 ZH: 火烧摩天楼? 🇷🇴 RO: Infernul din zgarie-nori All international titles (4) →

Awards & Recognition

1 Wins
1 Nominations
2 Total
BAFTA
1
Oscars
1 nom.
Year Festival Category Winner Result
1976 BAFTA Best Supporting Actor Fred Astaire Winner
1975 Oscars Best Supporting Actor Fred Astaire Nominated
Year Festival Category Winner
1976 BAFTA Best Supporting Actor Fred Astaire
Year Festival Category Winner
1975 Oscars Best Supporting Actor Fred Astaire

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

Content guidance for parents

Category Level Indicator
Violence 2/5
Sexual Content 1/5
Language 2/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 3/5
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Box Office

Budget: $14,000,000
Revenue: $116,000,000
Profit $102,000,000
ROI +728.6% (8.3x)

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Keywords

#survival 65 #rescue 40 #explosion 38 #san francisco, california 38 #helicopter 22 #fire 20 #disaster 18 #disaster movie 15 #trapped 12 #firefighter 7 #skyscraper 6 #tragic event 3 #elevator 3 #fire engine 1 #world's tallest building 1

Trivia & Fun Facts about The Towering Inferno

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  • The Towering Inferno features a unique set design that included a 138-foot tall model of the skyscraper, which was constructed on a soundstage in California to facilitate the filming of the fire sequences.

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  • During the production, the filmmakers faced challenges with fire safety regulations, leading to extensive consultations with fire departments to ensure the safety of the cast and crew during the filming of intense fire scenes.

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  • Steve McQueen and Paul Newman, two of the film's biggest stars, agreed to a unique pay arrangement where they both received equal billing and compensation, a rare occurrence in Hollywood at the time.

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  • The film contains a subtle homage to the earlier disaster film 'Earthquake', with some of the same technical crew working on both projects, showcasing the era's fascination with disaster scenarios.

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  • In one scene, a character is seen wearing a watch that is set to the wrong time, which does not align with the timeline of events during the fire, highlighting a continuity error.

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  • The dramatic score for The Towering Inferno was composed by John Williams, who infused the soundtrack with a sense of urgency and tension that complemented the film's thrilling narrative.

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  • A notable visual clue in the film occurs when a character looks out over the cityscape, revealing a reflection of the burning tower in the windows, symbolizing the chaos unfolding within.

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