Review of The Towering Inferno (1974) by Darren S — 22 Oct 2008

The ultimate disaster flick, with a fantastic cast.

This review of The Towering Inferno (1974) was written by Darren S on 22 Oct 2008.

The Towering Inferno has generally received positive reviews.

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