September 29, 2009
A classic disaster film, I have fond memories of watching this round my grandma's house at Christmas time!
Faye Dunaway, Fred Astaire, Jennifer Jones
At the opening party of a collosal, but poorly constructed, office building, a massive fire breaks out that threatens to destroy the tower and everyone in it.
DVD Release Date: March 9, 1999
Stats: 862 reviews
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January 6, 20091974 installment in a long string of Irwin Allen "disaster films". A great cast that unfortunately gets lost in a sea of stunts and special effects.
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September 3, 2008Steve McQueen and Paul Newman...
A burning skyscraper...
high levels of manliness ensue.
Hands down the greatest disaster film of all time. -
August 25, 2008paul newman and steve mcqueen in the same film. so... wowie was what i was thinking. it was a disaster film way ahead of its time but watching it for the first time nowadays it seems a bit dated. the runtime wasn't any bother for me at all. it just wasn't incredibly exciting. oh ...( read more)
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November 20, 2009What can you say about what has to be one of the best disaster movies of all time, but certainly the best of the 1970's. Irwin Allen's best in my opinion, and certainly more enjoyable than the novelty that was The Poseidon adventure. All star cast, a memorable score, a poignant t...( read more)
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November 19, 2009Not bad for an old Action flick, and it kept me amused and entertained despite being a very long film. Great idea for a film and also not to have a particular villian causing the destruction like most action films these days. The two male leads worked well together as did some of...( read more)
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November 16, 2009A very Interesting film.
I thought this film was good with a pretty well delivered storyline.This as something for audience that likes true events and likes plenty of things going on.The acting performances were also done well and were well delivered.I liked all the emotions t...( read more) -
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September 17, 2009This is all show and lot on a cohesive plot. The incredible cast of huge stars is a plus. I never found the film very convincing though, and it is way overlong which causes some slow stretches. The big budget for the film is evident and the special effects are still good. Enterta...( read more)
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