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The Towering Inferno

Doug Roberts, architect, returns from a long vacation to find work nearly completed on his skyscraper. He goes to the party that night concerned he's found that his wiring specifications have not been followed and that the building continues to develop short circuits. When the fire begins, Michael O'Halloran is the chief on duty as a series of daring rescues punctuate the terror of a building too tall to have a fire successfully fought from the ground.

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Cast & Crew See All

Paul Newman
Doug Roberts
Steve McQueen
Chief O'Hallorhan
William Holden
Jim Duncan

Awards

  • 1975 - Oscar - Best Picture - nominated
  • 1975 - Oscar - Best Actor in a Supporting Role - nominated
  • 1975 - Oscar - Best Cinematography - winner
  • 1975 - Oscar - Best Art Direction-Set Decoration - nominated

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