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A raging fire engulfs the world's tallest building on the day of its dedication. An all-star cast with sensational pyrotechnics. Won Oscars for Best Cinematography and Best Song 'We May Never Love Like This Again.'
Original Release
12/14/1974
US Release
12/14/1974
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Paul Newman | Doug Roberts |
| Steve McQueen | Chief O'Hallorhan |
| William Holden | Jim Duncan |
| Faye Dunaway | Susan |
| Fred Astaire | Harlee Claiborne |
| Susan Blakely | Patty |
| Richard Chamberlain | Simmons |
| Jennifer Jones | Lisolette |
| O.J. Simpson | Jernigan |
| Robert Vaughn | Senator Parker |
Directors
Writers
Richard Martin Stern, Thomas N. Scortia, Frank M. Robinson, Stirling Silliphant
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Paul Newman | Doug Roberts |
| Steve McQueen | Chief O'Hallorhan |
| William Holden | Jim Duncan |
| Faye Dunaway | Susan |
| Fred Astaire | Harlee Claiborne |
| Susan Blakely | Patty |
| Richard Chamberlain | Simmons |
| Jennifer Jones | Lisolette |
| O.J. Simpson | Jernigan |
| Robert Vaughn | Senator Parker |
| Robert Wagner | Bigelow / Dan Bigelow |
| Susan Flannery | Lorrie |
| Sheila Allen | Paula Ramsay |
| Norman Burton | Giddings |
| Jack Collins | Mayor Ramsay |
| Don Gordon | Kappy |
| Felton Perry | Scott |
| Gregory Sierra | Carlos |
| Ernie F. Orsatti | Mark Powers |
| Dabney Coleman | Deputy Chief #1 |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Irwin Allen | Producer |
| Sidney Marshall | Producer |
Editors
Trailers
The Towering Inferno (Trailer 1)
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1975 | Oscar | Best Picture | Nominated |
| 1975 | Oscar | Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Nominated |
| 1975 | Oscar | Best Cinematography | Won |
| 1975 | Oscar | Best Art Direction-Set Decoration | Nominated |
| 1975 | Oscar | Best Sound | Nominated |
| 1975 | Oscar | Best Film Editing | Won |
| 1975 | Oscar | Best Music, Original Song | Won |
| 1975 | Oscar | Best Music, Original Dramatic Score | Nominated |
| 1975 | Golden Globe | Best Supporting Actress - Motion Picture | Nominated |
| 1975 | Golden Globe | Best Supporting Actor - Motion Picture | Won |
| 1975 | Golden Globe | Most Promising Newcomer - Female | Won |
| 1975 | Golden Globe | Best Screenplay - Motion Picture | Nominated |
| 1975 | Golden Globe | Best Original Song - Motion Picture | Nominated |
