Movie · 1974
Is The Towering Inferno based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. The Towering Inferno is based on the works The Tower by Richard Martin Stern (1973) and The Glass Inferno by Thomas N. Scortia and Frank M. Robinson (1974).
The movie was released in 1974.
The book behind The Towering Inferno
The Glass Inferno
by Thomas N. Scortia and Frank M. Robinson · first published 1974
Novel by Frank M. Robinson.
Common questions
Is The Towering Inferno based on a book?
Yes. The Towering Inferno is based on the works The Tower by Richard Martin Stern (1973) and The Glass Inferno by Thomas N. Scortia and Frank M. Robinson (1974).
Who wrote the book The Towering Inferno is based on?
The Tower was written by Richard Martin Stern and Thomas N. Scortia and Frank M. Robinson and first published in 1973.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Tower before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.