Review of The Towering Inferno (1974) by Russell D — 26 Dec 2012

Just revisited the classic scenic elevator scene. Thank goodness the pussy survived.

This review of The Towering Inferno (1974) was written by Russell D on 26 Dec 2012.

The Towering Inferno has generally received positive reviews.

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