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"A Skyscraper and an All-Star Cast Go Up in Flames!"

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Steve McQueen, Paul Newman, William Holden and Faye Dunaway in...

The Towering Inferno

( Catalog Number 107185 )
(THX) (2.40:1) (3 Sides) (CLV) (CC) (NTSC)

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Original Theatrical Trailer

The Towering Inferno
1974 - 165 min. - Color
Genre: Action
Rated PG
Country: USA

LaserDisc Movie Storyline:
One hundred and thirty stories of glass and steel pierce the landscape, a monument to architectural know-how and the power of money. But the builders have taken some cash-saving shortcuts, and it takes just one spark from an electric current to set off a disaster.
  During a celebratory party full of wealthy movers and shakers, the tower bursts into flames, and chaos erupts as the raging force of nature envelopes the structure. A courageous fire captain on the outside and the desperate architect trapped inside struggle to save the guests from the fire created by their greedy manipulations.

LaserDisc Movie Review:
A skyscraper and an all-star cast go up in flames in Irwin Allen's classic disaster movie. To celebrate the construction of the Glass Tower, the world's tallest building, architect Doug Roberts (Paul Newman) and builder James Duncan (William Holden) hold a gala bash on the highest floors. Trouble is, Duncan's son-in-law and electrical subcontractor Roger Simmons (Richard Chamberlain) installed faulty wiring throughout the 138-story behemoth to save money. While the guests --- including Doug's lady friend (Faye Dunaway), a rich widow (Jennifer Jones), a con man (Fred Astaire), and a politico (Robert Vaughn) --- enjoy the party, and a security guard (O.J. Simpson) wonders why his equipment is on the fritz, a burnt-out circuit breaker ignites some garbage on the 85th floor, swiftly turning the high rise into, well, a towering inferno. With the guests trapped on the 135th floor, it's up to Roberts and Fire Chief O'Hallorhan (Steve McQueen) to find a way to stop the blaze. Though not the first all-star '70s disaster movie (1970's Airport and 1972's The Poseidon Adventure preceded it), The Towering Inferno was the most popular and the most spectacular. In a move that would become more common in late 1990s blockbuster Hollywood, The Towering Inferno's mammoth production was mounted by two studios; screenwriter Stirling Silliphant combined the two novels owned by the studios into one saga. 1970s "shake 'n bake" maestro Allen, with co-director John Guillermin (Allen did the action sequences), tapped into deep fears about the fragility of modern life in the face of extreme natural phenomena, as well as into the envies and insecurities of middle-aged professional men. The Towering Inferno packed theaters and earned eight Oscar nominations, including Best Picture; it won for Cinematography, Editing, and Song. While its heroic, no-nonsense men provided some traditional comfort, The Towering Inferno still might provoke second thoughts about going into a skyscraper. --- Lucia Bozzola

The most popular and critically lauded of the cookie-cutter disaster movies of 1970s, The Towering Inferno set the high-water mark for the genre. Though the film's eight Academy Award nominations may seem laughable today, there's no denying Inferno's strength at tapping the era's sense of morbid paranoia. Irwin Allen produced the film --- as well as directed the major action set pieces --- and he delivers the lavish production design, star-studded cast, melodramatic subplots, and life-and-death dilemmas audiences had come to expect in the wake of Airport and The Poseidon Adventure. Inferno stands out from the crowd mainly for its audacious sets and high-quality performances. The cast list is staggering: Paul Newman, Steve McQueen, Faye Dunaway, William Holden, and Fred Astaire are among the luminaries. Spurned by the overwhelming success of Inferno, the genre went into high-gear for the rest of the decade, with mostly disastrous results. --- Brendon Hanley

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Cast for The Towering Inferno

Steve McQueen - Fire Chief Michael O'Hallorhan
Paul Newman - Doug Roberts
William Holden - James Duncan
Faye Dunaway - Susan
Fred Astaire - Harlee Claiborne
Richard Chamberlain - Simmons
Carlena Gower - Albright Children
Carol McEvoy - Mrs. Albright
Robert Vaughn - Sen. Gary Parker
Olan Soule - Engineer
Maureen McGovern
Ernie Orsatti - Mark
Felton Perry - Scott
O.J. Simpson - Security Chief Jernigan
Gregory Sierra - Carlos
Robert Wagner - Bigelow
Norman Burton - Will Giddings
Dabney Coleman - Assistant Fire Chief
Jack Collins - Mayor
Susan Blakely - Patty Simmons
Malcolm Atterbury - Jeweler
Sheila Mathews - Paula Ramsay
Jennifer Jones - Lisolette Mueller
Mike Lookinland
John Crawford - Callahan
Don Gordon - Kappy
Susan Flannery - Lorrie

Crew for The Towering Inferno

Irwin Allen - Director / Producer
John Guillermin - Director
Frank M. Robinson - Book Author
Thomas N. Scortia - Book Author
Stirling Silliphant - Screenwriter
Richard Martin Stern - Book Author
Joseph Biroc - Cinematographer
Jim Freeman - Cinematographer
Fred Koenekamp - Cinematographer
Joel Hirschhorn - Songwriter / Composer (Music Score)
Al Kasha - Songwriter / Composer (Music Score)
John Williams - Composer (Music Score)
Carl Kress - Editor
Harold Kress - Editor
William J. Creber - Production Designer
Ward Preston - Art Director
Raphael Bretton - Set Designer
Paul Zastupnevich - Costume Designer
L.B. Abbott - Special Effects
A.D. Flowers - Special Effects
Logan R. Frazee - Special Effects
Newt Arnold - First Assistant Director
Malcolm Harding - First Assistant Director
Wes McAfee - First Assistant Director
John A. Bonner - Sound/Sound Designer
Herman Lewis - Sound/Sound Designer
Theodore Soderberg - Sound/Sound Designer
Paul Stader - Stunts Coordinator

Awards for The Towering Inferno

Best Art Direction (nom) William J. Creber 1974 Academy
Best Art Direction (nom) Ward Preston 1974 Academy
Best Art Direction (nom) Raphael Bretton 1974 Academy
Best Cinematography (win) Joseph Biroc 1974 Academy
Best Cinematography (win) Fred Koenekamp 1974 Academy
Best Editing (nom) Carl Kress 1974 Academy
Best Editing (win) Harold Kress 1974 Academy
Best Picture (nom) 1974 Academy
Best Score (nom) John Williams 1974 Academy
Best Song (win) Joel Hirschhorn 1974 Academy
Best Song (win) Al Kasha 1974 Academy
Best Sound (nom) Herman Lewis 1974 Academy
Best Sound (nom) Theodore Soderberg 1974 Academy
Best Supporting Actor (nom) Fred Astaire 1974 Academy
Anthony Asquith Award for Original Film Music (win) John Williams 1975 British Academy
Best Supporting Actor (win) Fred Astaire 1975 British Academy Awards
Best Supporting Actor (win) 1975 Golden Globe

Feature Details

Title: The Towering Inferno
Feature Release Date: 1974
Genre: Action
Rating: PG
Color: Color
Runtime: 165 Minutes
Picture: Letterboxed
Ratio: 2.40:1
Playback Format: CLV

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Catalog Number: 107185
UPC: 086162914065
Manufacturer: Pioneer USA
Publisher: Fox Video

Sides: 3
Cover: Gatefold Jacket
Certification: THX
Closed Caption: English
Spoken Language: English
Country: USA
Video Format: NTSC

Model: 107185-N
Shipping Weight: 2 lbs
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Near-Mint Condition with Gatefold Jacket with some shrink-wrap separation and some light edge-wear

Steve McQueen, Paul Newman, William Holden and Faye Dunaway in...

The Towering Inferno

( Catalog Number 107185 )
(THX) (2.40:1) (3 Sides) (CLV) (CC) (NTSC)

LaserDisc Special Features

Best Version on LaserDisc
Original Theatrical Trailer

The Towering Inferno
1974 - 165 min. - Color
Genre: Action
Rated PG
Country: USA

LaserDisc Movie Storyline:
One hundred and thirty stories of glass and steel pierce the landscape, a monument to architectural know-how and the power of money. But the builders have taken some cash-saving shortcuts, and it takes just one spark from an electric current to set off a disaster.
  During a celebratory party full of wealthy movers and shakers, the tower bursts into flames, and chaos erupts as the raging force of nature envelopes the structure. A courageous fire captain on the outside and the desperate architect trapped inside struggle to save the guests from the fire created by their greedy manipulations.

LaserDisc Movie Review:
A skyscraper and an all-star cast go up in flames in Irwin Allen's classic disaster movie. To celebrate the construction of the Glass Tower, the world's tallest building, architect Doug Roberts (Paul Newman) and builder James Duncan (William Holden) hold a gala bash on the highest floors. Trouble is, Duncan's son-in-law and electrical subcontractor Roger Simmons (Richard Chamberlain) installed faulty wiring throughout the 138-story behemoth to save money. While the guests --- including Doug's lady friend (Faye Dunaway), a rich widow (Jennifer Jones), a con man (Fred Astaire), and a politico (Robert Vaughn) --- enjoy the party, and a security guard (O.J. Simpson) wonders why his equipment is on the fritz, a burnt-out circuit breaker ignites some garbage on the 85th floor, swiftly turning the high rise into, well, a towering inferno. With the guests trapped on the 135th floor, it's up to Roberts and Fire Chief O'Hallorhan (Steve McQueen) to find a way to stop the blaze. Though not the first all-star '70s disaster movie (1970's Airport and 1972's The Poseidon Adventure preceded it), The Towering Inferno was the most popular and the most spectacular. In a move that would become more common in late 1990s blockbuster Hollywood, The Towering Inferno's mammoth production was mounted by two studios; screenwriter Stirling Silliphant combined the two novels owned by the studios into one saga. 1970s "shake 'n bake" maestro Allen, with co-director John Guillermin (Allen did the action sequences), tapped into deep fears about the fragility of modern life in the face of extreme natural phenomena, as well as into the envies and insecurities of middle-aged professional men. The Towering Inferno packed theaters and earned eight Oscar nominations, including Best Picture; it won for Cinematography, Editing, and Song. While its heroic, no-nonsense men provided some traditional comfort, The Towering Inferno still might provoke second thoughts about going into a skyscraper. --- Lucia Bozzola

The most popular and critically lauded of the cookie-cutter disaster movies of 1970s, The Towering Inferno set the high-water mark for the genre. Though the film's eight Academy Award nominations may seem laughable today, there's no denying Inferno's strength at tapping the era's sense of morbid paranoia. Irwin Allen produced the film --- as well as directed the major action set pieces --- and he delivers the lavish production design, star-studded cast, melodramatic subplots, and life-and-death dilemmas audiences had come to expect in the wake of Airport and The Poseidon Adventure. Inferno stands out from the crowd mainly for its audacious sets and high-quality performances. The cast list is staggering: Paul Newman, Steve McQueen, Faye Dunaway, William Holden, and Fred Astaire are among the luminaries. Spurned by the overwhelming success of Inferno, the genre went into high-gear for the rest of the decade, with mostly disastrous results. --- Brendon Hanley

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Cast for The Towering Inferno

Steve McQueen - Fire Chief Michael O'Hallorhan
Paul Newman - Doug Roberts
William Holden - James Duncan
Faye Dunaway - Susan
Fred Astaire - Harlee Claiborne
Richard Chamberlain - Simmons
Carlena Gower - Albright Children
Carol McEvoy - Mrs. Albright
Robert Vaughn - Sen. Gary Parker
Olan Soule - Engineer
Maureen McGovern
Ernie Orsatti - Mark
Felton Perry - Scott
O.J. Simpson - Security Chief Jernigan
Gregory Sierra - Carlos
Robert Wagner - Bigelow
Norman Burton - Will Giddings
Dabney Coleman - Assistant Fire Chief
Jack Collins - Mayor
Susan Blakely - Patty Simmons
Malcolm Atterbury - Jeweler
Sheila Mathews - Paula Ramsay
Jennifer Jones - Lisolette Mueller
Mike Lookinland
John Crawford - Callahan
Don Gordon - Kappy
Susan Flannery - Lorrie

Crew for The Towering Inferno

Irwin Allen - Director / Producer
John Guillermin - Director
Frank M. Robinson - Book Author
Thomas N. Scortia - Book Author
Stirling Silliphant - Screenwriter
Richard Martin Stern - Book Author
Joseph Biroc - Cinematographer
Jim Freeman - Cinematographer
Fred Koenekamp - Cinematographer
Joel Hirschhorn - Songwriter / Composer (Music Score)
Al Kasha - Songwriter / Composer (Music Score)
John Williams - Composer (Music Score)
Carl Kress - Editor
Harold Kress - Editor
William J. Creber - Production Designer
Ward Preston - Art Director
Raphael Bretton - Set Designer
Paul Zastupnevich - Costume Designer
L.B. Abbott - Special Effects
A.D. Flowers - Special Effects
Logan R. Frazee - Special Effects
Newt Arnold - First Assistant Director
Malcolm Harding - First Assistant Director
Wes McAfee - First Assistant Director
John A. Bonner - Sound/Sound Designer
Herman Lewis - Sound/Sound Designer
Theodore Soderberg - Sound/Sound Designer
Paul Stader - Stunts Coordinator

Awards for The Towering Inferno

Best Art Direction (nom) William J. Creber 1974 Academy
Best Art Direction (nom) Ward Preston 1974 Academy
Best Art Direction (nom) Raphael Bretton 1974 Academy
Best Cinematography (win) Joseph Biroc 1974 Academy
Best Cinematography (win) Fred Koenekamp 1974 Academy
Best Editing (nom) Carl Kress 1974 Academy
Best Editing (win) Harold Kress 1974 Academy
Best Picture (nom) 1974 Academy
Best Score (nom) John Williams 1974 Academy
Best Song (win) Joel Hirschhorn 1974 Academy
Best Song (win) Al Kasha 1974 Academy
Best Sound (nom) Herman Lewis 1974 Academy
Best Sound (nom) Theodore Soderberg 1974 Academy
Best Supporting Actor (nom) Fred Astaire 1974 Academy
Anthony Asquith Award for Original Film Music (win) John Williams 1975 British Academy
Best Supporting Actor (win) Fred Astaire 1975 British Academy Awards
Best Supporting Actor (win) 1975 Golden Globe

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