I love anything Towering Inferno-related! She was 22. My first consultant was a fire marshal in San Francisco. Duncans tries to stop anyone from using the express elevators due to an explosion however, many people ignore this, resulting in everyone dies from a huge fire. Gary Owens, best known as an announcer and voice-over actor for NBC's "Laugh-In," diedfromdiabetes-related complications on Feb. 12 at age of 80. Jayne Meadows, best known as the former wife of Steve Allen and for regularly appearing on several classic game shows, died on Apr. The cast includes, among a million others: Im still scratching my head over how they managed not to cast Ernest Borgnine or George Kennedy in this thing. The grand San Francisco entrance to the tower was actually the plaza entrance to the old Bank of America World Headquarters, now mundanely known by its address as 555 California Street at Kearny Street in the citys Financial District. He died Jan. 8 at age 72. He also wrote The Poseidon Adventure, The Swarm, and, bless his heart, Shaft In Africa. Classic 1970s disaster movie about a fire that breaks out in a state-of-the-art San Francisco high-rise building during the opening ceremony attended by a host of A-list guests. With over 280 screen credits, including "Lord of the Rings" and "Star Wars," Lee was one of the most productive screen actors of all time. The film also stars William Holden, Faye Dunaway, Fred Astaire, Susan Blakely, Richard . 26. What if people around him panic? B.B. Educational documentaries. He acquainted me with the enemy--some property owners, some builders, some architects-- some , not all --but a powerful opposition lobby against the proposals advanced by life-safety exponents. Percy Sledge, best known for his #1 hitWhen a Man Loves a Woman," died from natural causes on Apr. He is best remembered for originating the role of Leatherface in "Texas Chainsaw Massacre.". Roger Simmons is a very unlikeable, and lame antagonist, he's a greedy person and he doesn't listen to Duncan's order to be last on the buoy with Duncan. Theyre re-releasing The Towering Inferno, and some public-relations whiz has managed to get us onto Page 1. Well, yes, of course it will. Gunnar Hansen died in his Maine home from pancreatic cancer at the age of 68 on Nov. 7. Stirling Silliphant, an Academy Award-winning screenwriter, wrote the screenplay for "The Towering Inferno. Who, exactly, stars in it? Lots of terrifying, and memorable moments from here and there, such as when you're riding on the chair connecting to the second skyscraper, not only that but it had a bunch of explosive jumpscares, which terrified many viewers who were watching the film. All three of them were huge hits. They settled in Westport, Connecticut, during the late 1960s, where Scott attended Staples High School briefly. The genre took off (thank you!) [1], Newman was born in Cleveland, Ohio, to Paul Newman and his first wife, Jackie Witte. Marjorie Lord, who played Danny Thomas' wife on the popular sitcom "Make Room for Daddy", died from natural causes in Beverly Hills on Nov. 28. Will it? When I was an impressionable teenager in 1975 I saw Towering Inferno 4 times at the cinema, Still a record for me, and despite the years and jaded view of middle age, this is still a thrilling film, mainly because the effects are so realistic, no CGI then, and the characters are so presented well (if a bit archly at times). Its the 70s equivalent of Con-Air: stupid, full of famous faces looking for a little fun and a fat paycheck, and lots of shit blowing up. Actress and comedienne Anne Meara, who appeared in dozens of films and TV shows including All My Children, Rhoda and Sex and the City," died on May 23 at age 85. Doug Roberts was still in the hallways, covering in smoke, and they founded two children, including Lisolette Mueller (Jennifer Jones), and they begin to find their way out. Avoiding a head-to-head, they decided to pool their resources and the result was The Towering Inferno. Scott confided to family friend A. E. Hotchner: "Its hell being his son, you know. Legendary producer and Emmy winner, Jerry Weintraub, died at his home in Palm Springs on July 6. What if he has a heart attack en route? Omar Sharif, the 83-year-oldEgyptian actor known for "Lawrence of Arabia" and "Doctor Zhivago," died from a heart attack on July 10. Which I guess is to say I like my nature represented metaphorically in the guise of Godzilla or Volkswagon-sized ants. Patty is also grief-stricken by the death of Simmons, and Duncan consoles his grieving daughter and promises that such a tragic disaster will never happen again. The film is nearly 2 hours long and I wasn't really expecting too much from it. Chris Pine finally sets the record straight, 19 cafes that make L.A. a world-class coffee destination, The chance of a lifetime: Five friends ski the tallest mountain in Los Angeles, Shocking, impossible gas bills push restaurants to the brink of closures, Review: A reimagined Secret Garden fails to flower anew at the Ahmanson Theatre, Whats on Khlo Kardashians face? But we felt no sense of triumph or vindication. Disaster movies! gaell-moss. He was 48. Patricia Elliott, a Tony Award-winning actress best known for playing Renee Buchanan on "One Life to Live" for 23 years, died of cancer on Dec. 20. The film stars Steve McQueen, Paul Newman, William Holden, Faye Dunaway, Fred Astaire, Susan Blakely, Richard Chamberlain, Jennifer Jones. Best-selling romance author Jackie Collins died from breast cancer on Sept. 19 at the age of 77. The Towering Inferno. These days when I travel I never sleep above the third floor, and I take my meals either at ground level or one flight down--directly under a fire sprinkler. If there isnt a loved one at risk, the stakes will never reach that critical peak. He was 13. He was 89. She was 42 years old. He was 89 years old. Burning in a fire happens to be my least favorite method of death, and I'm terrified now even more about buildings since 9/11. I met with one security officer of a downtown Los Angeles building (without sprinklers) who assured me that they had no problem should they be hit with a fire. Helped set up the William Holden Wildlife Foundation and Educational Center in Kenya. and "The BFG," died on Nov. 4. [3] Newman subsequently appeared in the 1977 film Fraternity Row, which was to be his last appearance. Newman and McQueen and everyone else put in credible performances. We humans are simple in our needs, are we not? He told Fields that "as a kid I felt I was entitled to everything my father gave me," but that in recent years he had "made and paid my own way."[4]. Which, to be fair, isnt horrible or anything. 9. Richard Glatzer, co-writer and director of the Oscar-winning film "Still Alice", died March 10 after a long battle with ALS. The poster that uses a lot of praises from the critics. And for that matter, wheres Heston? I forgot how good Paul Newman was in his role, and I can never forget Fred Astaire, such a smooth performance. GreatestMovies Wiki is a FANDOM Movies Community. LOS ANGELES (AP) John Guillermin, a veteran British director best known for bringing to life big budget adventure films like The Towering Inferno and the 1976 King Kong has died. Another was in a critical state in hospital. Following his passing, Stefanie Powers, William's girlfriend at the time of his death. Yankees great Yogi Berra, beloved for his well-known "Yogi-isms," died of natural causes on Sept. 22 at age 90. And the unlucky, too. He was 79. You need your own." And its no big deal if you dont want to do it.[5], He suffered a motorcycle accident in the fall of 1978, and was taking painkillers to ease the discomfort of his injuries. Louis Jourdan, star of "Gigi" and "Octopussy," died in his Beverly Hills home on Feb. 13 at the age of 93. The Towering Inferno - Death Of Bigelow And Lorrie DisasterOnline 12.6K subscribers Subscribe 896 252K views 13 years ago After finishing their time together, Bigelow and Lorrie are going to join. Its Memorial Day Weekend, folks, and movie-wise you know what that means: nothing but the biggest, loudest, most astrogivastantical epics ever conceived of by humankind will be on display at your local movie palace. Interior shots of the building were of San Francisco's Hyatt Regency. 30 from emphysema at age of 69. From 81 up it's all residential. Another explosion occurs in the middle of the skyscraper, causes the passenger elevator off its track, and plunges Lisolette Mueller into her death. I think its good for its genre. They try the first exit, but immediately find smoke when they open the door. He was 46. The film also stars William Holden, Faye Dunaway, Fred Astaire, Susan Blakely, Richard Chamberlain, O. J. Simpson, Robert Vaughn, Robert Wagner, Susan Flannery, Gregory Sierra, Dabney Coleman and in her final role, Jennifer Jones. They went into Roger Simmons's house, the son-in-law of James Duncan confronts Simmons about the wiring. Doug and the others smother Giddings in drapes while one man grabs a fire hose and begins spraying the flaming storage closet. How to list the leads in this disaster epic? Meanwhile, in the security room, Harry Jernigan (O.J. He was 86. Geoffrey Lewis, veteran western actor and father of actress Juliette Lewis died April 7 of natural causes. But no matter how fancified the visuals, the plots never strayed far from The Towering Inferno. O'Halloran sees a bunch of dead firemen who didn't make it, Doug also accepts O'Halloran's bitter comment about architects and the need for them to consult the fire department on how to build skyscrapers. When they made a comeback in the 90s, the disasters werent burning-building simple. Duncan can be a bit cruel at times, such as the scene during his phone call with Michael, where he doesn't believe that the fire started at the 81st floor, right before the firefighters arrives at the Glass Tower. Epic story, even though the movie is nearly three hours long, but the movie has rooms of thrills, blazing suspense, excitements, and thrilling moments throughout the film. Charmayne "Maxee" Maxwell, Brownstone singer, died Feb. 28 after falling on a shattered wine glass and cutting her throat. The Towering Inferno 69 Metascore 1974 2 hr 45 mins Drama, Action & Adventure PG Watchlist During the opening party of a brand new skyscraper, a colossal, raging fire breaks out, threatening the. Peggy Charren, a pioneer in educational programming, died on Jan. 22 at the age of 86. It impressed me with how little in the way of plot or even story it gets away with. Alan Scott Newman (September 23, 1950 - November 20, 1978) was an American film and television actor and stuntman whose most prominent roles were in The Towering Inferno and Breakheart Pass.He was the only son and the eldest child of actor Paul Newman.After Scott Newman's death from a drug overdose in 1978, his father established the Scott Newman Center, which is dedicated to preventing drug . Although they had no dialog together because Scott's scenes were with Steve McQueen, both Newmans can be seen in the film's finale. Stuart Scott, an anchor on ESPNs SportsCenter news show, died on Jan. 4 at age 49 after battling cancer. You can view additional information about each The Towering Inferno actor on this list, such as when and where they were born. Meanwhile, a group of helicopters throws the roof and uses a breeches buoy that goes from one skyscraper to another. After all female guests were escaped by using the buoy, Roger Simmons tells Duncan they're going next, anger Duncan so much that he punches him and throws him into the wall, and he states that he would be the last one of this building, including his son. I hope youre proud of yourself, Richard Chamberlain! This is the several times that Irwin Allen has shown to have good skills as a producer, and his concept of the movie since he produces. He also assaulted a police officer, kicking him in the head in a squad car after being arrested for vandalizing a school bus while drunk.