Note: Irwin Allen directed the action scenes. The director said the film was also inspired by the Sampoong Department Store … Sorry for failing to catch that earlier. After filming “The Towering Inferno” in 1974, Allen boasted about keeping his actors protected from harm. Not long after O'Hallorhan arrives, he asks Jernigan for a list of business tenants from 81-85, which Jernigan replies "most are yet to move in and those that have are not working at night". This forced the … The Towering Inferno 1974. I noticed light edge enhancement through the film, and this contributed to mild softness. “The Towering Inferno” is a brawny blockbuster of a movie, by far the best of the mid-1970s wave of disaster films. Movie blu-ray review of The Towering Inferno that also includes the complete cast, a discussion forum, memorable quotes, movie ratings and DVD details. Mr. Duncan says of his building that he has the latest and greatest fire prevention devices in effect, which is flat-out lie, because if he were right the sprinklers would have automatically been set off by the fire on the 81st floor and the Fire Department would have been notified automatically according to building and fire codes, even at the time the movie was made (1974). The Towering Inferno was a huge hit upon its release. www.impawards.com. The 1974 Irwin Allen disaster blockbuster, THE TOWERING INFERNO, a follow up to his 1972 hit, "The Poseidon Adventure", with another true all star cast. Though not a bad presentation, the transfer disappointed. The Towering Inferno by Robert Armstrong Went to see this in the movie theater with my mom when I was a kid The Towering Inferno Paul Newman, Steve McQueen, William Holden "The Towering Inferno", action drama disaster film by John Guillermin (USA, … It’s three hours long, it cost something like $13 million to make which was a lot at the time and it’s an example of Hollywood commercial moviemaking at its finest. the second film of Eagle Eyes (2008) with Billy Bob Thronton, Michael Chikis & Cameron Boyce. ↑ "The Towering Inferno".. Nash Information Services. The Towering Inferno appears in an aspect ratio of approximately 2.35:1 on this single-sided, double-layered DVD; the image has been enhanced for 16X9 televisions. ↑ "The Towering Inferno Movie Poster (#1 of 3)". If there was one common denominator for the 1974 disaster flick The Towering Inferno, it was: BIG.Everything about the production was larger-than-life, from the astronomical budget, the powerhouse studio effort, the top stars, the fantastical storyline, massive sets, and the booming box office receipts. The Towering Inferno (1974) PG | 165 min | Action , Drama , Thriller At the opening party of a colossal, but poorly constructed, office building, a massive fire breaks out … It was largely inspired by a real-life non-fatal disaster: the fire at the Wooshin Golden Suites, based in a wealthy area, in 2010. It's one of the film's inspirations, that's for sure, but it's not a remake. the second film of Eagle Eyes (2008) with Billy Bob Thronton, Michael Chikis & Cameron Boyce. Retrieved on November 23, 2016. The Towering Inferno and Other Disaster Classics: (Compilation) Disaster flicks experienced a renaissance in the mid-1990's, led by the super popular Independence Day and Titanic.But like the Irwin Allen films of the 1970's, these flicks featured two duds for each success, often leaving the soundtracks for the films as one of the few redeeming elements of the production. 1.2K likes. The film reunites the two lead actors from Reindeer Games (2000): Ben Affleck and Charlize Theron. Though not quite as attractive as the new transfer for The Poseidon Adventure, the anamorphic Inferno usually looked good. Retrieved on August 28, 2011. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "The Towering Inferno".. Retrieved on December 23, 2019. It was the second highest grossing film of 1974 (behind only Blazing Saddles) and was nominated for 8 Academy Awards including Best Picture and Supporting Actor for Fred Astaire, of which it won three for Cinematography, Editing and Song. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 "The Towering Inferno".. Turner Broadcasting System (Time Warner). The Glass Inferno was purchased by Warner Brothers for $390,000, and The Tower was bought by 20 th Century Fox just eight weeks later. The Tower isn't a remake of The Towering Inferno, though. Find trailers, reviews, and all info for The Towering Inferno by John Guillermin. Most of the problems related to sharpness. Advertisement “I spent two years and $14,733,000 making ‘The Towering Inferno.’ The film reunites the two lead actors from Reindeer Games (2000): Ben Affleck and Charlize Theron. The Towering Inferno packed theaters and earned eight Oscar nominations, including Best Picture; it won for Cinematography, Editing, and Song.