Some of the best movies of alltime are from the 70s. 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. Though the films eight academy award nominations may seem laughable today, theres no denying infernos strength at tapping the eras sense of morbid paranoia. Octoberdecember three disaster films are released in three consecutive months. John williams the towering inferno original motion picture. Although it is not consistently engaging enough to fully justify its towering runtime, the towering inferno is a blustery spectacle that executes its disaster premise with flair. Kevin costner made his film debut in sizzle beach, u. Disaster movies used to work because there was little certainty as to who would survive. The longest day of disaster movies which were all the rage in the early seventies to about 1980. Terms of activation by activating, you agree that you want to enable cloud technology to access your xfinity stream subscription on additional supported devices like computers and tablets, as well as the tv connected to your settop dvr via comcasts network. Best song, and two of the most technically coveted awards for best cinematography and best editing. The most popular and critically lauded of the cookiecutter disaster movies of 1970s, the towering inferno set the highwater mark for the genre. The supporting cast is like a whos who in seventies films with fred astaire, robert vaughn, richard chamberlain and susan. Everything you always wanted to know about the towering inferno, including great and unique pictures.
The glass tower is a fictitious building from the movie the towering inferno, and if youve seen the movie, the entire building isnt really shown especially the elaborate plaza base, and the back was never modeled. Heres my archive of stuff relating to the building and the movie, including blueprints, original model photos and more. When i was an impressionable teenager in 1975 i saw towering inferno 4 times at the cinema, still a record for me, and despite the years and jaded view of middle age, this is still a thrilling film, mainly because the effects are so realistic, no cgi then, and the characters are. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival. Steve mcqueen, as fire chief mike ohallorhan in the towering inferno, gives his iconic response to dabney colemans fire chief characters suicidal mission plan. 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 glass tower 8 floors, from the movie the towering.
However, the film s strengths far outweigh the handful of negatives that are often used to beat it up with. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. Its fun and campy yes i think it was funny how people burned alive and fell to their deaths. Whatever one thinks of this particular genre, the towering inferno is probably the best of the bunch. I look how a film such as this one was filmed and i noticed how the the navy the police everyone in the government aided to help a hand. The cult classic film the rocky horror picture show premieres in london. To see cinema legends such as newman, mcqueen, holden. It was belmondos most popular movie since le casse 1972. Towering inferno by irwin allen, john guillermin irwin. The player controls a fireman going through a burning skyscraper to save victims and put out the fires.
An absolutely spectacular cast, and a topnotch technical team, are the pillars on which the towering inferno is based, a film built with the precision of an architect. Jennifer jones made a cameo in this film and to me stole the movie in her sympathetic portrayal of a doomed woman fred astaire is ms. Towering inferno is an atari 2600 game designed by jeff corsiglia and programmed by paul allen newell and released by us games in 1982. A look at the stunts on the daddy of all disaster movies. Fred koenekamp and joseph biroc win the oscar for cinematography for the towering inferno at the 47th academy awards. The towering inferno full movie watch online, stream or download. Jul 14, 20 original trailer soundtrack with new hd footage and titles. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film. As written by stirling slilliphant, the story concerned the worlds tallest building on its grand openingwhen shoddy constructions causes a fire that traps hundreds of people above the eightyfirst floor. A fascinating behind the scenes insight into the making of the epic disaster film the towering inferno. On the night of the buildings dedication, fe erupts, trapping people on the upper floors and igniting multiple tales of heroism and loss involving a firefighter steve mcqueen, an architect paul newman and others caught in the steelandglass inferno including william holden, faye dunaway, fred astaire and jennifer jones.
Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Towering inferno 1974 we may never love like this again. Dec 22, 2009 a fascinating behind the scenes insight into the making of the epic disaster film the towering inferno. It was released in the usa and the uk as the night caller. The image measures 1753 78 pixels and was added on 9 august the towering inferno was a 1974 american action disaster film produced by irwin allen featuring. The towering inferno is a 1974 american action drama thriller film directed by john guillermin and starring paul newman, steve mcqueen, william holden, fred astaire, susan blakely, richard chamberlain, jennifer jones, robert vaughn, robert wagner, dabney coleman, o. Skyscraper fires are one of the most technical firesuppression challenges posed to modern fire departments, and require a high degree of organization and cooperation among participating units. To the extent that any score can be a star of a film.
The towering inferno amc backstory the towering inferno part 1 duration. Usa 19 december 1974 new york city, new york singapore 1 january 1975. Ill be frank i cant really call this movie a timeless classic only that i know that o. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. With paul newman, steve mcqueen, william holden, faye dunaway. Avoiding a headtohead, they decided to pool their resources and the result was the towering inferno. Learn more about 20th century fox, including its notable films. The towering inferno 1974 if there was one common denominator for the 1974 disaster flick the towering inferno, it was. Allen then managed to negotiate a deal that found fox and warner combining forces on a single film. Thats an improvement over carol lynley and eric shea, both of whom gene hackman had the misfortune of emoting with two years earlier. Action, the towering inferno 20th century fox, 1974. This and the poseiden adventure are the best of the irwin allen films his turkeys the swarm and when time ran out although for curiosity value worth a look. An allstar cast includes steve mcqueen as michael ohallorhan, the fire chief determined to get the blaze under control, while paul newman stars as embarrassed architect doug roberts, trapped inside with fellow guests fred astaire, richard chamberlain and robert. The film was the second most popular film at the french box office in 1975, after the towering inferno.
Irwin allen produced the film as well as directed the major action. Directed by john guillermin, the film is a coproduction between 20th century fox and warner bros. To see cinema legends such as newman, mcqueen, holden and astaire doing their stuff is. The towering inferno movie tv listings and schedule tv guide. Simpson, robert vaughn, robert wagner, susan blakely, and jennifer. She is known for her role stephanie forrester on the bold and the beautiful 19872012 and for her role as dr. Purchase the towering inferno on digital and stream instantly or download offline. We may never love like this again single version artist. In terms of box office, the towering inferno did well, grossing almost ten times its budget. The movie to kick start the disaster movie all starts with the the towering inferno. In addition to the increase in aesthetic quality, the 1970s also showcased many great rising actors and actresses. Dec 17, 2010 towering inferno 1974 we may never love like this again. Susan flannery biography, cancer, married, husband.
Though not quite as attractive as the new transfer for the poseidon adventure, the anamorphic inferno usually looked good. This page was last edited on 27 august 2019, at 04. Fred astaire, william holden, paul newman, richard chamberlain, steve mcqueen, faye dunaway, o. The towering inferno 1974 full movie download full hd. A skyscraper fire or highrise fire is a class of structural fire specific to tall buildings. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central. In the hands of master of disaster film producer irwin allen, its also the worlds tallest matchstick. Not so in this film, really an amalgam of two original stories, about a group of welltodo celebrants at the top floor of a skyscraper. With an all star cast headed by two of hollywoods greatest icons paul newman and steve mcqueen. Laura spencer horton on days of our lives 19661975. Since 2019 it has been a subsidiary of the disney company. John williams became a household name even outside of movie buffs with his seminal music to the 1975 steven spielberg thriller jaws.
A huge glass tower block, touted as the tallest building in the world, bursts into flame on its opening night. During the opening party of a brand new skyscraper, a colossal, raging fire breaks out, threatening the lives of those inside. Uk 29 january 1975 london premiere uk 30 january 1975. Airport 1975, earthquake, and the towering inferno respectively. At the opening party of a colossalbut poorly constructedoffice building, a massive fire breaks out that threatens to destroy the tower and everyone in it. It was distributed by 20th century fox and warner bros. 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 soundtrack from 1974, composed by john williams.
To those who give their lives, so that others may live to the firefighters of the world. Pg 2h 45min action, drama, thriller 1 january 1975 singapore. May 20, 2014 a dedication ceremony at the worlds tallest skyscraper turns into a highrise catastrophe when a defective wire in its systemscontrol panel causes an electrical flareup. This was a red hot film at the box office, a major hit. The towering inferno is far from flawless, it contains some cheese sodden dialogue, and the film s running time doesnt quite do the film any favours. The film just arrived today and managed to watch it straight off and on the big screen in my cinema room, wow the sound and.
From mafia films to mental asylum films to films in another galaxy, the seventies. They will remain a team, and a staple among film critics, through various programs for the next twentyfour years. Towering inferno was a joint production of 20th century fox and warner bros. Skyscraper fires are one of the most technical firesuppression challenges posed to modern fire departments, and require a high degree of organization and cooperation among participating units to be successfully contained and extinguished. The towering inferno is a 1974 american disaster film produced by irwin allen featuring an ensemble cast led by paul newman and steve mcqueen. Towering inferno, the soundtrack details home explore movies explore composers resource directory forums contact us about us search on. The towering inferno is a brawny blockbuster of a movie, by far the best of the mid1970s wave of disaster films. When i was an impressionable teenager in 1975 i saw towering inferno 4 times at the cinema, still a record for me, and despite the years and jaded view of middle age, this is still a thrilling film, mainly because the effects are so realistic, no cgi then, and the characters are so presented well if a bit archly at times. If you like the towering inferno you are looking for suspenseful, exciting and serious movies about with firefighter, rescue, skyscraper, survival, race against time, fire and explosion themes of action, drama and thriller genre shot in usa. The towering inferno appears in an aspect ratio of approximately 2. The towering inferno simple english wikipedia, the free. Within minutes the gala event turns into a hellish inferno, as a raging fire traps societys most. John williams the towering inferno original motion. Download the towering inferno 1974 bluray 720p yts yify torrent for free, hd full movie streaming also available in limetorrents.
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