The towering inferno / Twentieth Century-Fox and Warner Bros. ; produced by Irwin Allen ; screenplay by Stirling Silliphant ; directed by John Guillermin and Irwin Allen.
| Format | Video (DVD) |
| Edition | Widescreen ed. |
| Publication Info | Beverly Hills, CA : Twentieth Century Fox Entertainment, ©1998. |
| Description | 1 videodisc (165 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Subjects |
| Other author/creator | Newman, Paul, 1925-2008. |
| Other author/creator | McQueen, Steve, 1930-1980. |
| Other author/creator | Holden, William, 1918-1981. |
| Other author/creator | Dunaway, Faye. |
| Other author/creator | Astaire, Fred. |
| Other author/creator | Blakely, Susan. |
| Other author/creator | Chamberlain, Richard, 1934-2025 |
| Other author/creator | Jones, Jennifer, 1919-2009. |
| Other author/creator | Simpson, O. J., 1947-2024 |
| Other author/creator | Vaughn, Robert, 1932-2016 |
| Other author/creator | Wagner, Robert, 1930- |
| Other author/creator | Stern, Richard Martin, 1915-2001 Tower. |
| Other author/creator | Scortia, Thomas N., 1926-1986 Glass inferno. |
| Other author/creator | Robinson, Frank M. Glass inferno. |
| Other author/creator | Guillermin, John, 1925-2015 |
| Other author/creator | Allen, Irwin, 1916-1991. |
| Other author/creator | Fox Video (Firm) |
| Other author/creator | Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corporation. |
| Other author/creator | Warner Bros. |
| Abstract | Due to substandard materials and workmanship, one of the world's tallest skyscrapers catches on fire during its gala opening, trapping a large crowd of society guests. |
| General note | Based on: The tower / by Richard Martin Stern ; and, The glass inferno / by Thomas N. Scortia and Frank M. Robinson. |
| General note | Originally released as a motion picture in 1974. |
| General note | Includes original theatrical trailer. |
| General note | Closed captioned for the hearing impaired. |
| General note | Features include: interactive menus ; scene selection ; original theatrical trailer. |
| General note | Digitally mastered THX. |
| Credits | Director of photography, Fred Koenekamp ; editors, Harold F. Kress, Carl Kress ; music, John Williams. |
| Cast | Steve McQueen, Paul Newman, William Holden, Faye Dunaway, Fred Astaire, Susan Blakely, Richard Chamberlain, Jennifer Jones, O.J. Simpson, Robert Vaughn, Robert Wagner. |
| Spec. audience char. | Rated PG. |
| Technical details | DVD. |
| Language | In English ; subtitles in English and Spanish. |
| Awards note | Academy Awards: 3, Best Cinematography, Best Song ("We May Never Love Like This Again"), Best Editing. |
| UPC | 8616210429 |
| Publisher number | 4110429 20th Century-Fox |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | Compact DVDs | PN1997 .T64 1998 DVD | ✔ Available | Place Hold |