Because when the flames reach the 138th floor, and the last cable snaps, you’ll realize: They don’t build them like this anymore. Thankfully, perhaps, for your peace of mind—they don’t build skyscrapers like that anymore, either.
★★★★½ (4.5/5) — A towering achievement in suspense. The Towering Inferno
★★★★½ (Essential Viewing for Action, Thriller, and Classic Cinema Fans) Because when the flames reach the 138th floor,
Before the party ends, a small electrical fire ignites on the 81st floor. Due to substandard wiring and a lack of sprinklers, the fire spreads rapidly. Fire Chief Michael O'Hallorhan (Steve McQueen) takes command. The plot follows two parallel tracks: and the last cable snaps