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The Towering Inferno was one of the standout films of the 70s disaster movie wave. Produced by Irwin Allen, who also produced The Poseidon Adventure two years earlier, the movie takes place in The Glass Tower, a brand new 138 story skyscraper in San Francisco that catches fire on the night of the opening gala taking place on the building’s top floor. Starting with Airport in 1970, the proper 70s disaster movie featured an all-star cast. The Towering Inferno delivered … Continue reading →