Towering Inferno, The (US)
Irwin Allen`s classic disaster movie
Certificate: PG
Running Time: 165 mins
Retail Price: $29.98
Release Date:
Content Type: Movie
Synopsis:
A dedication ceremony at the world`s tallest skyscraper turns into a high-rise catastrophe when an electrical flare-up causes a raging fire, trapping society`s most prominent citizens on the top floor. Winner of three Academy Awards®, this spectacular suspense thriller features dazzling special effects and a star-studded cast, including Paul Newman, Steve McQueen, William Holden and Faye Dunaway.
Special Features:
Interactive Menus
Scene Selection
Original Theatrical Trailer
Video Tracks:
Widescreen Letterbox 2.35:1
Audio Tracks:
Dolby Digital 5.1 English
Dolby Digital Surround 2.0 English
Dolby Digital Surround 2.0 French
Subtitle Tracks:
English
Spanish
CC: English
Directed By:
John Guillermin
Written By:
Stirling Silliphant
Starring:
Robert Vaughn
Paul Newman
Jennifer Jones
Faye Dunaway
Susan Blakely
Robert Wagner
O. J. Simpson
Steve McQueen
William Holden
Richard Chamberlain
Fred Astaire
Soundtrack By:
John Williams
Producer:
Irwin Allen
Distributor:
Twentieth Century Fox
Your Opinions and Comments
Paul Newman is the wairy architect who wants to call the party off. William Holden is the ignorant boss who keeps the party going. Steve Mcqueen is the brave and bold fire chief who comes to the rescue.
The movie is very long but very thrilling and it succeeds as a great disaster movie. The acting is very good. Although the film itself looks very dated.
The picture and sound are reasonably good. The film is quite old and whilst it is mainly clean and adequately sharp, very little attempt has been made to bring back the vibrancy of the picture which is a little dull looking. Sound likewise isnt as clear and crisp as it should be.
Extrawise there is only a trailer that is decently remastered. Disapointing really as this is one of the greatest disaster movies ever.