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The production of the movie almost turned out to be a bigger disaster than the one in the film as studios squabbled, actors egos clashed, and very real accidents almost resulted in production being stopped. Paul newman as doug roberts, the glass tower architect. The towering inferno 1974 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Everything about the production was largerthanlife, from the astronomical budget, the powerhouse studio effort, the top stars, the fantastical storyline, massive sets, and the booming box office receipts. Stars steve mcqueen, paul newman, william holden, faye dunaway, fred. The towering inferno is one of the greatest disaster pictures made, a personal and professional triumph for producer irwin allen. A thenunprecedented collaboration between warner bros. Theres lots of thrills, daring escapes and unexpected deaths in this film. The production of the movie almost turned out to be a bigger disaster than the one in the film as studios squabbled, actors egos clashed, and very real accidents almost resulted in. He goes to the party that night concerned hes found that his wiring specifications have not been followed and. A coproduction between 20th century fox and warner bros. The towering inferno 1974 john guillermin, irwin allen.
Steve mcqueen as michael ohallorhan, sffd 5th battalion chief. At the opening party of a colossal, but poorly constructed, office building, a massive fire breaks out that threatens to destroy the tower and everyone in it. The towering inferno film by guillermin 1974 britannica. Watch the towering inferno 1974 full movie online free. Claess rating of the film the towering inferno michael h. The towering inferno is a 1974 american action disaster film produced by irwin allen featuring an allstar cast led by steve mcqueen and paul. The movie to kick start the disaster movie all starts with the the towering inferno. However, the years biggest disaster picture was the towering inferno.
The towering inferno cast and crew cast photos and info. This film is legendary for basically starting the entire disaster movie genre. Reproduction image size varies based on original poster dimension ratios. At the opening party of a colossal, but poorly constructed, office building, a massive fire breaks out that threatens to destroy the tower. The towering inferno 1974 movie mistakes, goofs and bloopers. Ill be frank i cant really call this movie a timeless classic only that i know that o. Just before the fire starts on the 81st floor, a man is shown telling an elderly couple that business offices only go as high as 80, and that 81120 is exclusively residential. The towering inferno is a film directed by john guillermin, irwin allen and starring steve mcqueen, paul newman, william holden. Watch the towering inferno starring steve mcqueen in this drama on directv.
Its very entertaining from beginning to end, and watching newman and mcqueen. It received nominations for best picture, best supporting actor fred astaire, best musical score john. Vip guests gather on the top floor to join the glittering party to celebrate its opening. The towering inferno is far from flawless, it contains some cheese sodden dialogue, and the films running time doesnt quite do the film any favours. A dedication ceremony at the worlds tallest skyscraper turns into a highrise catastrophe when a defective wire in its systemscontrol panel. The towering inferno 1974 directed by john guillermin. Tv guide, uks no 1 tv guide showing your tv listings in an easy to read grid format, visit us to check tv news, freeview tv listings, sky tv, virgin tv, history, discovery, tlc, bbc, and more.
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We have all the details on this 1974 classic in high definition. Start your free trial to watch the towering inferno and other popular tv shows and movies including new releases, classics, hulu originals, and more. With mark robsons earthquake starring charlton heston and ava gardner, the archetype of the disaster movie launched in 1974. The towering inferno is a 1974 american action drama disaster film. The towering inferno 1974 if there was one common denominator for the 1974 disaster flick the towering inferno, it was.
Watch the towering inferno online stream full movie. The towering inferno soundtrack from 1974, composed by john williams. Best cinematograpy, best editing and best original song joel hirschhorn. The towering inferno packed theaters and earned eight oscar nominations, including best picture. The towering inferno 1974 online sa prevodom the worlds tallest building is on fire.
The towering inferno is a 1974 american disaster film produced by irwin allen featuring an ensemble cast led by paul newman and steve mcqueen. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing the towering inferno near you. Classic 1970s disaster movie about a fire that breaks out in a stateoftheart san francisco highrise building during the opening ceremony attended by a host of alist guests. The towering inferno 1974 at the opening party of a colossal, but poorly constructed, office building, a massive fire breaks out that threatens to destroy the tower and everyone in it. Nominated for eight oscars as well as being the highestgrossing film in 1974, the towering inferno struggles to stimulates beyond being more than a striking assemblage of superficial intenseness. The towering inferno 1974 bluray 720p yts yify doug roberts, architect, returns from a long vacation to find work nearly completed on his skyscraper.
John guillermins disaster thriller the towering inferno 1974 is an entertaining movie to be sure, but i found it unbearably slow and dull at times. In that year, universal studios would release both earthquake and airport 1975. The behind the scenes drama of 1974s the towering inferno. The towering inferno is a 1974 american action drama disaster film produced by irwin allen featuring an allstar cast led by steve mcqueen and paul newman. The towering inferno was the first hollywood movie to come from two major studios it was a coproduction between warner bros. Doug roberts, architect, returns from a long vacation to find work nearly completed on his skyscraper. Towering inferno 1974 filming location steve mcqueen paul. Because this is a reproduction of an original poster it will feature the same characteristics as the original which can include registration issues, discoloration, etc. Its fun and campy yes i think it was funny how people burned alive and fell to their deaths.
Faye dunaway as susan franklin, doug roberts fiancee. He goes to the party that night concerned hes found that his wiring specifications have not. The jeweler first arriving at the building with the gold scissors and robert wagner arguing. Bij het ontwerpen van het gebouw werd aan alles gedacht. The towering inferno, one of irwin allens best efforts as movie producer, actually probably his best effort considering the other disaster film that came after in the late 70s irwin allen who was producer of the film also directed some scenes aswell even thou john guillerman was credited as director for the film. The towering inferno is a brawny blockbuster of a movie, by far the best of the mid1970s wave of disaster films. If there was one common denominator for the 1974 disaster flick the towering inferno, it was. The towering inferno 1974 online sa prevodom klikfilm. The towering inferno is a film directed by john guillermin, irwin allen with steve mcqueen, paul newman, william holden, faye dunaway, year. Fred astaire as harlee claiborne, the conman who flirts with mrs. One hundred and thirtyfive stories high, the glass tower is a triumph of engineering, a monument to human dominance over nature. Alternate versions fred astair first arriving at the building art gallery and talking with jennifer jones. Additional dialogue between paul newman and faye dunaway in bed in his office. The towering inferno 1974 full movie online free english.
A 1974 disaster movie produced by irwin allen, directed by john guillermin and featuring an allstar cast headed by steve mcqueen and paul newman. Its available to watch on tv, online, tablets, phone. While its heroic, nononsense men provided some traditional comfort, the towering inferno still might provoke second thoughts about going into a skyscraper. The towering inferno is a 1974 american action drama disaster film produced by irwin allen featuring an allstar cast led by steve mcqueen.
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