The Towering Inferno (1974)

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Armageddon
Armageddon (1998)1
 Die Hard
Die Hard (1988)2
 Independence Day
Independence Day (1996)3

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Influenced

  1. Armageddon (1998)
    "As a quintessential disaster film, it showcases a group of people working together to survive a catastrophic event—in this case, a skyscraper fire. The ensemble cast and high-stakes action influenced the structure and tone of "Armageddon."" The 25 Best Disaster Movies, Ranked James Grebey TIME
  2. Die Hard (1988)
    "This disaster film about a skyscraper fire inspired Roderick Thorp to write the novel "Nothing Lasts Forever," which became the basis for "Die Hard."" Die Hard Wikipedia
  3. Independence Day (1996)
    "Director Roland Emmerich paid homage to 1970s disaster films like "The Towering Inferno," incorporating large-scale destruction and ensemble casts into "Independence Day."" Why are we hooked on films about mass destruction? the Guardian