Question 1

Which actor insisted on performing a dangerous helicopter-to-building stunt despite the producer's objections?

Accepted Answer

Steve McQueen insisted on doing the stunt where he leaps off a helicopter onto the top of the burning building, against producer Irwin Allen's strenuous objections.

Question 2

What real-world construction project inspired the novels that led to this film?

Accepted Answer

Both novels were inspired by the construction of the World Trade Center in the early-1970s, exploring what could happen with a fire in a skyscraper.

Question 3

How did William Holden end up earning more than Steve McQueen and Paul Newman despite receiving lower billing?

Accepted Answer

William Holden agreed to do the film in exchange for a better percentage of the box office, which resulted in him earning more than McQueen or Newman despite being billed after them.

Question 4

What classic action film was indirectly inspired by this movie through a novelist's dream?

Accepted Answer

After seeing this film, novelist Roderick Thorp had a dream about a man being chased through a skyscraper, which inspired his book 'Nothing Lasts Forever' that became Die Hard (1988).

Question 5

What major award ceremonies recognized this film?

Accepted Answer

The film was recognized at the BAFTA Awards (1976), National Board of Review (1974), Golden Globes (1975), and Academy Awards (1975).

Loved this film?

Share with others

Loved this film?

Share with others

The Towering Inferno

Customers also watched