The Towering Inferno

The Towering Inferno

One tiny spark becomes a night of blazing suspense.

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Release Date

12/14/1974

Runtime

165 mins

Overview

At the opening party of a colossal—but poorly constructed—skyscraper, a massive fire breaks out, threatening to destroy the tower and everyone in it.

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$14,000,000

Revenue

$116,000,000

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A relentless race against time as a catastrophic fire consumes a luxury skyscraper, balancing spectacular disaster spectacle with genuine suspense about whether anyone trapped inside will escape alive.

Mood

TenseDread-soakedExhilarating

Themes

Survival

Tone

Earnest

Pacing

Propulsive

Look

Practical effectsWidescreen epic

Structure

Ensemble

Heads up

Graphic violence

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