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The Towering Inferno (1974)
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Summary: At the opening party of a collosal, but poorly constructed, office building, a massive fire breaks out that threatens to destroy the tower and everyone in it. (imdb)
Country: USA
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The Towering Inferno belongs to 5 collections
1. Oscar: Best Cinematography (public: moderated by Cuculiza - 4 stars)
2. Academy Award - Oscar - Best Picture and Nominees (public: moderated by smviper00 - 2 stars)
3. Trailers From Hell (public: moderated by Void - 1 star)
4. Disaster (public: moderated by iceblox)
5. Oscar: Best Original Song (public: moderated by monclivie)

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