The Towering Inferno (1974)

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Written by Richard Martin Stern, Thomas N. Scortia

Directed by John Guillermin, Irwin Allen

Production Year: 1974

Rating: 15 Certificate

Filmed in Colour

When fire engulfs a skyscraper, architect Doug Roberts (Newman) and fire chief Michael O'Hallorhan (Steve McQueen) risk everything to try and save the lives of those trapped inside.

A simple yet effective premise that earned the blazing epic a clutch of awards including three Oscars, a BAFTA and a Golden Globe. The bigger story is that of the film's production which was financed by rival studios, starred competing egos Paul Newman and Steve McQueen and made headlines for its ground-breaking special effects.

33 years on, the film holds it's own against classic and contemporary titles and should be a must-see when it airs in high definition this month.

Cast

Image for Steve McQueenSteve McQueenChief Michael O'Hallorhan
Image for Paul NewmanPaul NewmanDoug Roberts
William HoldenJames Duncan
Image for Faye DunawayFaye DunawaySusan Franklin
Image for Fred AstaireFred AstaireHarlee Claiborne
Susan BlakelyPatty Simmons
Richard ChamberlainRoger Simmons
Jennifer JonesLisolette Mueller
O.J. SimpsonHarry Jernigan
Image for Robert VaughnRobert VaughnSen. Gary Parker
Image for Robert WagnerRobert WagnerDan Bigelow
Susan FlanneryLorrie
Sheila AllenMrs. Paula Ramsay
Norman BurtonWill Giddings
Jack CollinsMayor Robert Ramsey

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