The Towering Inferno(1974) - Opening & Music (HD)

The Towering Inferno is a 1974 American action drama disaster film produced by Irwin Allen featuring an all-star cast led by Steve McQueen and Paul Newman. The picture was directed by John Guillermin. ※ Music composed by John Williams (from Wikipedia)

[Garak]

We watch five minutes of a helicopter flight, and thanks to the genius of John Williams there is no second of boredom.

[zentraveler]

It can not be overstated enough the contribution of John Williams to this genre. The Poseidon Adventure, The Towering Inferno and Earthquake.

[andreagallo]

Masterful opening sequence: John Williams's rousing score, breathtaking landscapes, exciting 70s vibes... but despite all this I can't help by getting most of the chills from the very last moment, Newman & Holden's handshake: it really tells you how BIG this movie was. It screams GOLD in every single aspect, from legendary cast to superlative crew: in two words, TIMELESS CLASSIC.

[geoffshaw]

That shot of Newman's character in the helicopter looking at his gigantic creation in satisfaction followed by one of the best special effects scenes of all time-the building inserted into downtown San Francisco- is to me what movies were and are all about.

[maxipazz]

That opening score sets the tone, John Williams mastery

[dextercooper]

To Those Who Give Their Lives So That Others Might Live...
To The Firefighters Of The World...
This Motion Picture Is Gratefully Dedicated.
Couldn't have said that any better.
Be it A Hit or Miss of Irwin Allen's archival material, I'm giving him credit where it's totally due. Great Disaster Classic. But my heart cried for Jennifer Jones' character of her untimely demise.

[bbenjoe]

This film is 46 years old, and the effects still hold up quite well!

[roberttheron]

This film was a masterpiece, Irwin Allen knew how to put together an all-star cast, McQueen, Newman, Dunaway, Holden, Vaughn, Astaire, Jones, Chamberlain.... you will never again see a cast the like again. The cinematography and special affects were great, it really made you feel like you were 135 floors up. a true classic and one of my favorite films.

[patrickhook]

One of the finest epic disaster films ever made...with many of the great screen legends!

[stevevandecasteele]

Iconic! One of the best credits in movie history! Also thanks to maestro John Williams masterpiece score!

[james]

The opening chords are so full of menace, what a terrific way to open a disaster film.

[jesseburleson]

From the opening shot, this movie is perfection in every single way. A four star affair. Newman and McQueen really light it up!

[excitedartists]

One of the greatest opening titles ever

[r.c.anderson]

This is my favorite opening sequence of any film. I was blessed to be able to see the filming of a sequence one night at the Bank of America headquarters in 1974. I will never forget it!

[Ernie_Centofanti]

I love this film and the music. I saw it in the theatre when it first came out. Yes, I am that old.

[techie]

One of the movies I saw on big screen, as a kid, along with Poseidon Adventure. Two of my childhood favorites. On the big screen, this opening scene was mind blowing, that too with stereophonic sound.

[modiste]

Even 45 years later, it remains quite impressive. One could consider it a 5 minute commercial for the Bell/Textron 206 helicopter and the Northern California Board of Tourism.

[Defenze]

To this day I still remember going to the theater and watching this movie. The opening was spectacular. The movie still holds up to this day in terms of action, drama, and special effects. Real special effects, not CGI. Irwin Allen really knew how to make a movie big. Big name stars, big special effects, and big budget.

[skyhighwhite]

One of the great disaster movie's ever made, THE BEST

[heli-crewhgs]

One of my all-time favorite opening sequences. Bell JetRanger N20DB, flying from a rural idyll, across mountains and beachfront and then landing in the heart of a throbbing metropolis! Great stuff! 🚁