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The Towering Inferno

1974 · 165 min

A grand, tense spectacle of mounting peril and heroism, with star power and practical effects that keep you gripped despite the long runtime.

Tagline: One tiny spark becomes a night of blazing suspense.
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.
How it feels: Tense, earnest and melancholic. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Survival, greed, corruption, class
Content: Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.
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Tone: tensestrength 3 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: survival
greed
corruption
class
death
Places: big city
workplace
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: ensemble
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex mild