The Towering Inferno
One sheet poster is for the 1974 disaster epic
The Towering Inferno, a landmark of 1970s cinema produced by "Master of Disaster" Irwin Allen. The film is famous for its massive ensemble cast and its intense depiction of a fire trapped at the top of the world's tallest building.
Film Overview
Plot: During the grand opening of the "Glass Tower," the world's tallest skyscraper in San Francisco, an electrical short causes a fire on the 81st floor. Trapped guests, including numerous high-profile figures, must fight to survive while firefighters attempt a series of daring rescues.
Star Billing Feud: The poster’s unusual diagonal arrangement of its lead stars, Steve McQueen and Paul Newman, was a "staggered billing" solution to resolve a rivalry over who would get top billing. McQueen also insisted on having an equal number of lines to Newman in the script.
Achievements: The film was the highest-grossing movie of 1974. It received eight Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture, and won three for Best Cinematography, Best Editing, and Best Original Song ("We May Never Love Like This Again").
Main Cast & Characters
Actor Role Description
Steve McQueen Chief Michael O'Hallorhan The SFFD fire chief leading the rescue efforts.
Paul Newman Doug Roberts The architect who designed the building and discovers the faulty wiring.
William Holden James Duncan The developer and builder who cut corners on construction costs.
Faye Dunaway Susan Franklin Doug Roberts' fiancée.
Fred Astaire Harlee Claiborne A con-man attending the gala; Astaire received an Oscar nomination for this role.
Richard Chamberlain Roger Simmons The corrupt electrical engineer whose shoddy work caused the fire.
Jennifer Jones Lisolette Mueller A guest at the party; this was Jones' final film role.
O.J. Simpson Harry Jernigan The building's chief security officer.
The Towering Inferno, a landmark of 1970s cinema produced by "Master of Disaster" Irwin Allen. The film is famous for its massive ensemble cast and its intense depiction of a fire trapped at the top of the world's tallest building.
Film Overview
Plot: During the grand opening of the "Glass Tower," the world's tallest skyscraper in San Francisco, an electrical short causes a fire on the 81st floor. Trapped guests, including numerous high-profile figures, must fight to survive while firefighters attempt a series of daring rescues.
Star Billing Feud: The poster’s unusual diagonal arrangement of its lead stars, Steve McQueen and Paul Newman, was a "staggered billing" solution to resolve a rivalry over who would get top billing. McQueen also insisted on having an equal number of lines to Newman in the script.
Achievements: The film was the highest-grossing movie of 1974. It received eight Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture, and won three for Best Cinematography, Best Editing, and Best Original Song ("We May Never Love Like This Again").
Main Cast & Characters
Actor Role Description
Steve McQueen Chief Michael O'Hallorhan The SFFD fire chief leading the rescue efforts.
Paul Newman Doug Roberts The architect who designed the building and discovers the faulty wiring.
William Holden James Duncan The developer and builder who cut corners on construction costs.
Faye Dunaway Susan Franklin Doug Roberts' fiancée.
Fred Astaire Harlee Claiborne A con-man attending the gala; Astaire received an Oscar nomination for this role.
Richard Chamberlain Roger Simmons The corrupt electrical engineer whose shoddy work caused the fire.
Jennifer Jones Lisolette Mueller A guest at the party; this was Jones' final film role.
O.J. Simpson Harry Jernigan The building's chief security officer.
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Linen BackRestoration: 4 hours to remove the fold lines.
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