The Towering Inferno 1974
“One tiny spark becomes a night of blazing suspense.”
What is The Towering Inferno?
The Towering Inferno is a film first released in 1974. Catalogued under Action, Drama, Thriller.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1974
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 165 minutes
- Release date
- Dec 14, 1974
- Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures, 20th Century Fox, Irwin Allen Productions
- Genres
- Action, Drama, Thriller
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Overview
The Towering Inferno is a film first released in 1974. Catalogued under Action, Drama, Thriller. Produced and broadcast by Warner Bros. Pictures, 20th Century Fox, Irwin Allen Productions. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A skyscraper's grand opening erupts into a deadly blaze.”
- Intense disaster action
- Suspenseful fire sequences
- PG rating limits graphic intensity
- Long runtime of nearly three hours
Watch it if you enjoy classic disaster thrillers with high-stakes action.
The film is PG, suitable for teens and up, but includes intense fire scenes.
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Frequently asked questions
What genre does the film belong to?
It is classified as an action, drama, and thriller film.
When was the movie released?
It was released in the United States on December 14, 1974.
What is the film’s rating?
The movie carries a PG rating.
How long is the movie?
Its runtime is approximately two hours and forty‑five minutes.
What is the basic premise of the story?
The plot centers on a massive fire breaking out during the opening party of a poorly constructed skyscraper, endangering everyone inside.
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