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The Towering Inferno (1974)

Movie165 minRated PG

IMDb7.0/ 10CTV score7.0/ 10

Where to watch The Towering Inferno in Australia

The Towering Inferno is streaming in Australia on HBO Max (subscription). You can also rent or buy it on Apple TV from $4.99.

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About The Towering Inferno

At the opening party of a colossal-but poorly constructed-office building, a massive fire breaks out, threatening to destroy the tower and everyone in it.

Year
1974
Genres
Drama, Thriller, Action
Runtime
165 min
Rated
PG
Director
John Guillermin
Top cast
Steve McQueen, Paul Newman, William Holden, Faye Dunaway

The Towering Inferno release dates in Australia

Australian cinema release

Release dates: TMDB.

Cast and crew of The Towering Inferno

  • Steve McQueenas Chief O'Hallorhan
  • Paul Newmanas Doug Roberts
  • William Holdenas Jim Duncan
  • Faye Dunawayas Susan
  • Fred Astaireas Harlee Claiborne
  • Susan Blakelyas Patty
  • Richard Chamberlainas Simmons
  • Jennifer Jonesas Lisolette
  • O. J. Simpsonas Jernigan
  • Robert Vaughnas Senator Parker
  • Robert Wagneras Bigelow
  • Susan Flanneryas Lorrie
  • Sheila Allenas Paula Ramsay
  • Norman Burtonas Giddings
  • Jack Collinsas Mayor Ramsay
Director
John Guillermin
Screenplay
Stirling Silliphant
Novel
Richard Martin Stern, Thomas N. Scortia, Frank M. Robinson
Producer
Irwin Allen
Original Music Composer
John Williams
Director of Photography
Fred J. Koenekamp

Cast and crew: TMDB.

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No, The Towering Inferno is not on Netflix in Australia right now. It is streaming on HBO Max.

Can I watch The Towering Inferno for free in Australia?

No, The Towering Inferno is not on a free service in Australia right now. You can stream it on HBO Max and rent or buy it on Apple TV from $4.99.

Can I rent or buy The Towering Inferno in Australia?

Yes, you can rent or buy The Towering Inferno in Australia on Apple TV (rent from $4.99, buy from $14.99).