The Towering Inferno

1974 · 165 MIN · IMDB 7.0 · 50,027 VOTES · DIR. John Guillermin

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Overview

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

Dialogue Timeline — 1,303 lines

A SAMPLE ACROSS THE RUNTIME — EVERY LINE IS SEARCHABLE

00:05:20 -So how was it? -Good.
00:09:20 Not a chance!
00:14:59 I guess I want both, and I can't have both. Can l?
00:19:44 Have any idea where he is?
00:25:11 Did he or didn't he change your specs?
00:30:19 -How did it go down there, Mr. Bigelow? -Fine, thank you. Good night.
00:35:13 Monte Carlo's losses, San Francisco's gains.
00:41:07 Doug, I think you're overreacting.
00:45:44 Any sporting-good manufacturers, like table-tennis balls?
00:50:04 The reason should be obvious, especially to you.
00:54:02 The fire's moving toward the main shaft.
01:00:00 in Greater Anaheim Power and Light!
01:09:38 It's gonna be okay, Angela.
01:17:46 We were supposed to have fire drills, but nobody ever told me anything.
01:25:31 I'm getting relief for you and your men.
01:33:30 You men stay here with the chief. Tell him I'm on my way.
01:39:03 -I'm getting out. -Roger, you. . . .
01:44:10 You see what I mean?
01:49:06 -Here he is. -The wind's down a little.
01:56:23 I don't want to.
02:04:28 -Come ahead! -I can't do that.
02:15:14 Yes, sir.
02:20:26 -Carlos! -Yes, sir.
02:40:43 So long, architect.

Cast & Characters

Dialogue Record

Lines indexed1,303
Dialogue density7.9 lines / min
First line00:05:20
Final line02:40:43

Production Record

DirectorJohn Guillermin
LanguageEnglish
Budget$14,000,000
Revenue$116,000,000
IMDb votes50,027