Or something along those lines. [15][16] This amount was larger than originally reported the book had been the subject of a bidding war between Warner Bros., 20th Century Fox and Columbia Pictures: Columbia dropped out when the price reached $200,000 and Warner Bros. offered $390,000. "The Towering Inferno Movie Poster (#1 of 3)", "Hollywood Flashback: The Biggest Stars Battled a 'Towering Inferno' in 1974", "Art.com - Posters, Art Prints, Framed Art, and Wall Art Collection", "The 47th Academy Awards (1975) Nominees and Winners", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=The_Towering_Inferno&oldid=1148838217, William J. Creber, Ward Preston and Raphal Bretton, Ernie Orsatti as Mark Powers, SFFD Engine Co. 4 fireman, "Planting The Charges And Finale" (10:17), "The Morning After (Instrumental)" (2:07), "Departmental Pride and The Cat (Damaged)" (2:34), This page was last edited on 8 April 2023, at 16:40. It's got more controlled pacing, less iffy toy-boat-in-tank effects, and a classically . The film received generally positive reviews from critics, and earned around $203.3 million, taking place as the highest-grossing film of 1974. THE TOWER, however, might just bridge that gap and introduce to the world what Korea has to offer. Of the main characters, they include a security guard desperately trying to reach his young daughter, heroic firefighters (one who'd prefer to put himself in danger rather than be home with his wife), and a group of Christians desperate for a miracle. Roberts confronts Simmons, who feigns innocence. What is the meaning of Towering Inferno? The version I saw was subtitled and I can help but suspect that some of the movie was likely lost in translation. . LOS ANGELES (Reuters) Legendary film star Paul Newman, whose brilliant blue eyes, good looks, cool style and talent made him one of Hollywoods top actors over six decades has died at age 83 after a long battle with cancer. Roberts and engineer Will Giddings go to the 81st floor, where Giddings is fatally burned pushing a guard away from the fire. Find out where to watch online amongst 45+ services including Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video. Paul Newman and Steve McQueen headline an all-star cast in this blockbuster disaster epic as, 135 floors below the glittering inaugural gala dedicating the world's tallest skyscraper, an electrical fire ignites a conflagration that traps hundreds of partygoers in a Towering Inferno. One of Hollywoods most enduring marriages begins on January 29, 1958, when Paul Newman weds Joanne Woodward in Las Vegas, Nevada. Harlee Claiborne, in shock upon hearing of Lisolette's death, is given her cat by Jernigan. If you enjoy disaster movies and found enjoyment in "Backdraft" then you should most definitely sit down and watch the South Korean movie "The Tower" (aka "Ta-weo"), because it far outshines "Backdraft". Which came first Towering Inferno or Poseidon Adventure? San Francisco (1936) tells the story of the famous 1906 earthquake in that city, and In Old Chicago (1938) details the fire that consumed much of that city in 1871. I appreciate black comedy, but this just felt like it was trying to make us laugh for the sake of laughing, and it didn't mix well with the rest of the serious events in the film. (At the end of the film, Steve McQueens fire chief cites that very ballpark figure as the fictional Glass Towers head count.). Candace Helaine Cameron Bure was the youngest of four children, born in Panorama City, Los Angeles, California to Robert and Barbara Cameron. 4K UHD Review: John McNaughtons Cult Neo-Noir. Noun. The glass walk scene was also utterly amazing. Drive Carefully Me is the inscription Woodward had engraved on the watchs back. Debby Ryan & Cameron Boyce were both Disney Channel Series Jessie (2011). Additionally, Paul Newman's son, Scott, played the acrophobic fireman afraid to rappel down the elevator shaft. Noun. The second film featuringCharlize Theronand Billy Bob Thornton (Waking Up in Reno). During testing, an electrical short starts an undetected fire on the 81st floor just after another such short occurs in the main utility room. EMMY NOMINATIONS 2022: Outstanding Limited Or Anthology Series, EMMY NOMINATIONS 2022: Outstanding Lead Actress In A Comedy Series, EMMY NOMINATIONS 2022: Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Comedy Series, EMMY NOMINATIONS 2022: Outstanding Lead Actress In A Limited Or Anthology Series Or Movie, EMMY NOMINATIONS 2022: Outstanding Lead Actor In A Limited Or Anthology Series Or Movie. I thought some of the acting early on at the fire station was over the top, but during the actual action sequences, it was believable even with the language barrier. BS-2840). During pre-dedication testing, an electrical short starts an undetected fire on the 81st floor. The wealthy female 'villain' is comically bad, but as an act of revenge for her saying something mean, her little dog gets violently kicked by a supposedly good character, and it's supposed to be what, funny? Why were disaster movies so popular in the 70s? The Towering Inferno was based on two novels - The Tower and The Glass Inferno, 20th and Warners realised they had bought rights to essentially the same story so decided to merge them and the budgets. A gala party that's being at the luxurious 108 story high-rise building Tower Sky goes sour when an unexpected fire breaks out. 1 The Fastest Wheels: 1972 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 6.3. Pros: the cinematography is pretty decent. The Academy Award-winning song "We May Never Love Like This Again" was composed by Al Kasha and Joel Hirschhorn and performed by Maureen McGovern, who appears in a cameo as a lounge singer and on the score's soundtrack album, which features the film recording plus the commercially released single version. He was the guy other guys wanted to be. Additional notes by Geoff Brown Melbourne, Australia. Peter Guber Chris Morgan Screenplay by The Amazing World of Doraemon and Nobita Nobi, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, Tom Cruise as Doug Roberts, the Glass Tower architect, Billy Bob Thornton as Michael OHallorhan, SFFD 5th Battalion Chief, William Hurt as James Duncan, the builder, Cameron Diaz as Susan Franklin, Doug Roberts' fiance, Richard Chamberlain as Harlee Claiborne, the con-man who flirts with Mrs. Mueller, Jessica Biel as Patty Duncan Simmons, James Duncan's daughter, Edward Norton as Roger Simmons, the electrical engineer and Duncan's son-in-law, Don Cheadle as Harry Jernigan, the chief security officer, George Clooney as U.S. EMMY NOMINATIONS 2022: Outstanding Limited Or Anthology Series, EMMY NOMINATIONS 2022: Outstanding Lead Actress In A Comedy Series, EMMY NOMINATIONS 2022: Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Comedy Series, EMMY NOMINATIONS 2022: Outstanding Lead Actress In A Limited Or Anthology Series Or Movie, EMMY NOMINATIONS 2022: Outstanding Lead Actor In A Limited Or Anthology Series Or Movie. The soundtrack was recorded May 1-3, 1961 at Reeves Sound Studios in New York City. It is a decent attempt, but one that wasn't out there first. Vanessa Anne Hudgens was born in Salinas, California. There again, Koreans have their ways, same as we do.. Just watched this film on Netflix Canada & i enjoyed it.The film is about 2hrs long & if you don't mind having to read English subtitles then it's worth a watch. In nearly every reasonable sense it's the far more accomplished of the two famed Allen disaster epics. Duncan, consoling his grieving daughter, promises that such a tragic debacle will never happen again. [36] In January 1976, it was claimed that the film had attained the highest foreign film rental for any film in its initial release with $43 million[37] and went on to earn $56 million. I expected this to be really good after reading the reviews. Consequently, everything about Towering Inferno means business compared to the goon show undercurrent of Poseidon Adventure. THE TOWER is pretty much one of those old disaster flicks, THE TOWERING INFERNO comes to mind, that's been updated. A modern day Towering Inferno, Korean style. Box office The original recording engineer was Ted Keep. Her mother is Judy Loe, who has appeared in a number of British dramas and sitcoms and continues to work as an actress, predominantly in British television productions. An attempt at a helicopter rescue fails when panicky party-goers rush the helipad, causing the helicopter to veer off, crash, and set the roof ablaze. is intrinsically good while pain is intrinsically bad, so anything that brings pleasure has intrinsic value. 104 minutes In 1984 Newman gave the watch to James Cox, his daughter Nells college boyfriend. TimesMojo is a social question-and-answer website where you can get all the answers to your questions. [19] It was decided to split costs equally between the studios, but the film would be made at Fox, where Allen was based. Born on June 7, 1972, he is the son of a leather-goods manufacturer (who had hoped that Karl would follow in his footsteps). In nearly every reasonable sense it's the far more accomplished of the two famed Allen disaster epics. I think that is why they were so popular. Published spencerrich May 16 2021 It's a laugh a minute! Its even more phallic than Titanic, appropriately stiff (in every which way) as a result of the then-engorged rush of spermy box-office dollars pumping new life into a Hollywood desperate for a new genre trick. The genre came to particular prominence during the 1970s with the release of high-profile films such as Airport (1970), followed in quick succession by The Poseidon Adventure (1972), Earthquake (1974) and The Towering Inferno (1974). The Towering Inferno (1,912) 7.0 2 h 44 min 1974 Paul Newman and Steve McQueen headline an all-star cast in this blockbuster disaster epic as, 135 floors below the glittering inaugural gala dedicating the world's tallest skyscraper, an electrical fire ignites a conflagration that traps hundreds of party-goers in a Towering Inferno. Very, very, VERY fun to see. Did Paul Newman and Steve McQueen ever do a movie together? [27] This was the first time this "staggered but equal" billing was used in a movie, although it had been considered earlier for the same two actors regarding Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969) until McQueen turned down the Sundance Kid role. A handful of people who themselves trapped inside the building must do whatever they can to survive while a team of brave fire fighters contend with the raging blaze. "[30] Variety praised the film as "one of the greatest disaster pictures made, a personal and professional triumph for producer Irwin Allen. Caruso, J.J. 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