Disaster movie starring Paul Newman and Steve McQueen in leading roles. Newman plays architect Doug Roberts who designs a tower for developer James Duncan in San Francisco. The tower is the world's tallest building and there's a special dedication ceremony coming up. However, during testing Roberts discovers the wiring is inadequate. During the party a fire breaks out. Duncan refuses to evacuate the tower, until Chief Michael O'Hallorhan arrives and orders him to do so. There are already some victims and others must be saved.