Brooke McCarter, best known for co-starring in "The Lost Boys" with Kiefer Sutherland and Jason Patric, died from a liver condition on Dec. 22. Then again as the background in the future San Francisco sequences for the 1984 film \"Star Trek III: The Search for Spock\". What with Vietnam falling apart, Nixon bugging hotel rooms, race riots, heiresses kidnapped, families of crazies hacking people to death in the Hollywood hills, and movies, the best ones, all focused on anti-heroes and outsiders and killers, none with happy endings, with all of that going on, its no wonder movies about hardy survivors overcoming impossible odds were big business. But we felt no sense of triumph or vindication. [9], Last edited on 19 February 2023, at 17:39, "A.E. Hotchner, "Paul Newman: the bad father", extracted from his book, "Paul Newman's Son Dies of Accidental Overdose", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Scott_Newman_(actor)&oldid=1140343800, This page was last edited on 19 February 2023, at 17:39. Legal experts weigh in, The timeless innovations of De La Soul, now (finally) available for the streaming generation, He put $40,000 on credit cards to make his first film. She was 60. Albert Maysles, documentary filmmaker known for "Grey Gardens" and "Gimme Shelter," died March 5 after a battle with cancer. stuck in a disaster with Newman and Dunaway? The scared, the selfish, the greedy. After Scott Newman's death from a drug overdose in 1978, his father established the Scott Newman Center, which is dedicated to preventing drug abuse through education. Redman says Guillermin was underrated, a great British character and an urbane, sophisticated, and cultivated guy. His last theatrical feature was King Kong Lives in 1986. Over the course of his long career, Guillermin directed numerous Hollywood legends, including Peter Sellers, Bette Davis, Paul Newman, Orson Welles and Fred Astaire. The film premiere on December 10, 1974, and it was theatrically released on December 14, 1974, four days later, and it received a box office hit and received positive reviews from critics and audiences alike. Only sections of the building were actually constructed for the actors and stunt people to perform their scenes. document.write("This page was last updated on " +document.lastModified+ ""), The Towering Inferno location: the entrance lobby: Hyatt Regency Hotel, Embarcadero Center, San Francisco, The Towering Inferno location: the entrance to the doomed tower: Bank of America World Headquarters, California Street, San Francisco, The Towering Inferno location: the mansion of cheapskate electrician Simmons: Vallejo Street, Pacific Heights, San Francisco, 5 Embarcadero Center, San Francisco, CA 94111. Action 1974 2 hr 45 min 66% 14+ PG Starring Steve McQueen, Paul Newman, William Holden Director John Guillermin, Irwin Allen Trailers The Towering Inferno Categories. And the unlucky, too. 16. Al Molinaro, who played malt shop owner Al Delvecchio on "Happy Days," died at age 96 on Oct. 29. He was 76. The Towering Inferno Drama 1975 2 hr 44 min English audio A dedication ceremony at the world's tallest skyscraper turns into a high-rise catastrophe when a defective wire in its. Today's film, The Towering Inferno (1974) follows Poseidon Adventure (1972) in time, but the two, along with Earthquake (1974) are the classic examples of the kinds of disaster films which were spawned in the 1970's. British filmmaker also helmed 1976s King Kong, starring Jessica Lange, British Academy of Film and Television Arts. I then did a six-city survey of high-rise buildings in America. Its written by Stirling Silliphant, whose best script was the great In The Heat of The Night. What if he has a heart attack en route? Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty (2001). Rose Siggins, best known for playing Legless Suzi on "American Horror Story: Freak Show", died in Denver on Dec. 12 after undergoing kidney stone surgery. He was 51 years old. ", English actor Nigel Terry died on Apr. Im Paul Newman Jr, you know what I mean? It went on to become the seventh highest-grossing film of 1977. Educational documentaries. She was 22. Melissa Mathison, the Oscar-nominated screenwriter behind "E.T." They settled in Westport, Connecticut, during the late 1960s, where Scott attended Staples High School briefly. But I dont have his blue eyes. Peggy Charren, a pioneer in educational programming, died on Jan. 22 at the age of 86. King, one of the greatest blues musicians ever, died on May 14 from diabetes. I found it a bit monotonous, I must admit. Oscar-winning cinematographer Andrew Lesnie, who worked on "Lord of the Rings" and "The Hobbit," died from a heart attack on Apr. The genre took off (thank you!) See production, box office & company info. I still cannot decide if the ending would actually put the fire out, but who cares, that countdown still gets to me. Disaster movies mostly sat out the 80s. We met for lunch in a basement restaurant, and he chose a table directly under a ceiling sprinkler. 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 also stars William Holden, Faye Dunaway, Fred Astaire, Susan Blakely, Richard . Singer/songwriter Lesley Gore, best known for her hit "It's My Party," died Monday, Feb. 16 after a battle with cancer. It also delivers edge-of-your-seat drama right up to its thrilling conclusion. Doug goes to his wife named Susan Franklin (Faye Dunaway), and when the two renew romantic acquaintances, she reveals that she has received a long-sought promotion - which throws a wrench into their plans to move to the countryside to have a family. Once more life was imitating art, if I may be permitted that categorization of a highly successful commercial film. Meanwhile, in the security room, Harry Jernigan (O.J. Richard Glatzer, co-writer and director of the Oscar-winning film "Still Alice", died March 10 after a long battle with ALS. Ben Woolf, actor onFX's "American Horror Story: Freak Show," died Feb. 23 after sustaining an injury from a moving vehicle. Steve McQueen and Paul Newman vied for top billing (supposedly even insisting on the same number of lines of dialogue each) and the films credits solve the problem with diagonal billing: one name comes first if you read top-to-bottom, the other if you read left-to-right. After months of medical care following a near-drowning in a bathtub at her Georgia home, Bobbi Kristina Brown, daughter of Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown, died on July 26. 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]. thats me. I LOVE The Towering Inferno. Personally, I prefer the more colorful " The Poseidon Adventure " (nothing tops Shelley Winter's death scene!) Chronicling the fictional razing of a 135-story San Francisco high-rise, Inferno wasregardedby critic Roger Ebertasthe best of the mid-1970s wave of disaster films. The moviestowering budget was so large it required two major studios Warner Bros. and Twentieth Century Fox to fund it in Hollywoods first such joint venture. Warmer storms could cause problems, Scott Adams says he was using hyperbole: America being programmed to see race first, Justin Biebers Justice world tour canceled after several postponements, How strong is Dominions defamation case against Fox News? The blessed difference in this case between life and art is that only a few dozen people were working that night in the First Interstate building. What is so compelling about those films is that they incorporate (well, the good ones anyway) just the right amount of all of the other genres to keep the majority of viewers interested: action, mystery (as they solve the problem), serious drama, and of course, romance. Actor Dick Van Patten, known for his comedic work on "The Love Boat" and "Eight Is Enough," died in his home on June 23rd at age 86. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for The Towering Inferno [DVD] at the best online prices at eBay! 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. 1:02. They try the first exit, but immediately find smoke when they open the door. She was 43. Maybe they just oughta leave it the way it is. He was 73 years old. Meanwhile, a group of helicopters throws the roof and uses a breeches buoy that goes from one skyscraper to another. He was 59. I want my work to stand on its own merit." Interior shots of the building were of San Francisco's Hyatt Regency. Louis Jourdan, star of "Gigi" and "Octopussy," died in his Beverly Hills home on Feb. 13 at the age of 93. So we made our movie, and in my script I came down hard and unremittingly on builder apathy and subcontractor shortcuts--in short, I opted for human safety rather than for maximum profits to the builders and developers. 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. He was 34. He was 89 years old. Doug Roberts is good as the Glass Tower architect. All subsequent releases on DVD and Blu-ray feature this new dubbing, many TV airings as well. The Towering Inferno (1974) Director: John Guillermin Contents 1 Synopsis 2 Male Deaths 3 Female Deaths 4 Gallery Synopsis 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. The Towering Inferno 1974 PG 2 h 45 m IMDb RATING 7.0 /10 45K YOUR RATING Rate POPULARITY 3,537 510 Play trailer 2:12 1 Video 99+ Photos Action Drama Thriller At the opening party of a colossal, but poorly constructed, office building, a massive fire breaks out that threatens to destroy the tower and everyone in it. The Towering Inferno. 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). All three of them were huge hits. He was 48. Im pretty sure disaster movies require at least one of them. The first several parts of the movie, before the inferno started to happen can be rather boring at times. He was 52 years old. 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. The pacing, while pretty decent can be pretty long at times, due to the fact that the runtime is almost. You dont have to yell. Legendary producer and Emmy winner, Jerry Weintraub, died at his home in Palm Springs on July 6. In our movie, black-tie celebrators packed the worlds tallest building for opening-night ceremonies. Marque Lynche, Mouseketeer and "American Idol" semifinalist, was found dead in his New York apartment on Dec. 7 at the age of 34. 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. then this page has got you covered. All those above that floor would proceed up the staircases to the roof, where they would be handily airlifted to safety by obliging choppers. "[2], In 1980, Paul Newman established the Scott Newman Center, dedicated to helping healthcare professionals and teachers educate children about the dangers of alcohol and drug abuse. List is made up of a variety of actors, including Paul Newman and Faye Dunaway. May 10, 1988 12 AM PT. They begin to lose hope, which causes many people to start to panic, Robert Simmons tries to steal the buoy, even going as far as dropping Senator Gary Parker to his death, but another explosion breaks the buoy loose and Simmons falls to his doom. <i> Stirling Silliphant, an Academy Award-winning screenwriter, wrote the screenplay for "The Towering Inferno."</i>. Surviving Disaster S01E02 - Towering inferno. Set in San Francisco, the opening matte shot places the tower just about on the site where the Transamerica Pyramid now stands (five storeys of the doomed building were built on the lost at Foxs Malibu Ranch). During testing, an electrical short starts an undetected fire on the 81st floor just after another such short occurs in the main utility room. Allen began to receive awards and citations and honorary helmets from fire marshals from coast to coast. A producer on "Rocky," "Raging Bull" and "The Right Stuff," Robert Chartoff died at his home on June 10. B.B. But when Doug calls Duncan, Duncan insists the fire won't spread and insists that Doug attend the ceremony. Metacritic scores a film a 69/100 "Generally favorable reviews" and a 7/10 on IMDb. I love anything Towering Inferno-related! But mostly its the greedy, selfish bastards, who, through their selfish, greedy actions, have either caused the disaster to take place, or have made it worse . Newman later played an acrophobic firefighter in The Towering Inferno (1974), in which his father co-starred. John Guillermin, a prolific British director best known for blockbusters like the 1974 disaster movie " The Towering Inferno " and the 1976 remake of " King Kong ," died on Sunday at his home. He was 83. How to list the leads in this disaster epic? Myerson became the first Jewish woman to claim the Miss America crown in 1945. It was from the rooftop of the same building that psycho-killer Scorpio took potshots at SF citizens in Dirty Harry. Instead we had volcanoes, meteors, ice ages, etc., disasters inspired by the latest achievements in special effects. I agree with TheWrap's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy and provide my consent to receive marketing communications from them. He was 89. 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. The poster that uses a lot of praises from the critics. The Towering Inferno was based on two novels - The Tower and The Glass Inferno, 20th and Warners realised they . He was 77. He died on 27 September 2015 in Topanga Canyon, California, USA. "Just Got Paid" singer Johnny Kemp was found floating at a Jamaicanbeach on Apr. And for that matter, wheres Heston? Uggie, the Jack Russell terrierwho stole hearts in "The Artist," was put to sleep on Aug. 12 after battling prostate cancer. I forgot how good Paul Newman was in his role, and I can never forget Fred Astaire, such a smooth performance. Newman also played small parts in TV series during 1975, such as Marcus Welby, M.D., Harry O., and S.W.A.T.. During the same year, he also appeared in the Charles Bronson film Breakheart Pass. British director John Guillermin, known for "The Towering Inferno" and 1976's "King Kong," died on Sept. 28 at age 89. She was 42 years old. [2], Scott Newman felt burdened by his father's fame, and sought to carve out a distinct identity. We humans are simple in our needs, are we not? But I really enjoyed it. He was 50 years old. October 1, 2015 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. 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