The Towering Inferno (1974) Limited Edition Steelbook Plaion Exclusive - Blu-ray Region B
The Towering Inferno (1974) Limited Edition Steelbook Plaion Exclusive - Blu-ray Region B
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A new skyscraper by architect Doug Roberts rises 138 stories in the heart of San Francisco. Upon returning from vacation shortly before the grand opening, Roberts discovers during final tests that cost-cutting on the wiring—at the expense of safety regulations. This leads to disaster at the inauguration party: A short circuit triggers a fire on the 81st floor. As the fire spreads below, the partygoers are trapped at dizzying heights.
With groundbreaking special effects and a thrilling plot, THE TOWERING INFERNO became a true blockbuster in 1975. The film crew's outstanding performance was rewarded with three Academy Awards® and five additional nominations, including for the magnificent score by Star Wars composer John Williams. Last but not least, the disaster film boasts an outstanding ensemble cast of Hollywood greats such as Paul Newman (THE CLASH) and Steve McQueen (THE GREAT BRITAIN).
- Incl. the original German cinema dubbing
- Audio commentary by film historian FX Feeney
- Scene-specific audio commentary by special effects supervisor Mike Vezina (approx. 13 min.)
- Scene-specific audio commentary by stunt coordinator Branko Racki (approx. 12 min.)
- Featurettes (approx. 82 min.)
- In the high-rise: memories
- Renovations in the high-rise: The special effects of an inferno
- The Art of the Powerful
- Irwin Allen: The great producer
- Controlling the Inferno
- Extinguishing the fire
- Escape through the fire
- Still the tallest building in the world
- The heart of the disaster: Stirling Silliphant
- AMC Backstory: Flaming Inferno
- Historical promotional material (approx. 39 min.)
- NATO Presentation Reel
- Making-Of 1 & 2 from 1977
- Interview with Irwin Allen from 1977
- 34 edited and extended scenes (approx. 46 min.)
- Storyboard / Film Comparison (approx. 13 min.)
- Trailer
- Photo galleries
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