LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Legendary film star Paul Newman, whose brilliant blue eyes, good looks, cool style and talent made him one of Hollywood's top actors over six decades has died at age 83 after a long battle with cancer. Thank God that scenario did not play out last week in downtown Los Angeles! stuck in a disaster with Newman and Dunaway? Both novels were inspired by the construction of the World Trade Center in the early-1970s, and what could happen in a fire in a skyscraper. [6] He also accepted an offer of psychiatric help, paid for by his father. He was 83. All three of them were huge hits. All material Copyright 2023 The Worldwide Guide To Movie Locations This same background of San Francisco that was made for \"The Towering Inferno\" was also used 7 years later, for the \"futuristic\" 23. century San Francisco, in the 1982 film \"Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan\". British character actor Roger Rees, known for roles ranging from "Cheers" to "Robin Hood: Men in Tights," died on July 10 at the age of 71. The genre took off (thank you!) Similar to the the famous recognizable \"Wilhelm Scream\".This here TTI falling scream has also been used in the 1989 \"Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade\". [1] The organization also founded the Rowdy Ridge Gang Camp, a network of summer camps for families dealing with problems associated with drug abuse and alcoholism. What do I want of me? Fire, ocean waves, earthquakes, even ants and killer bees all fall into this category. Paul Almond died in Beverly Hills from complications of a heart attack on Apr. Having seen it at a young age, I He was 48. I love anything Towering Inferno-related! Airport 75 also has a long lead-in before the disaster (a small plane smashes into the cockpit), but thats the best part of the movie, meeting all the ridiculous people (it doesnt hurt that many of these scenes were used to comedic effect in Airplane!, including just playing the nun on guitar bit without changing a thing). British filmmaker also helmed 1976s King Kong, starring Jessica Lange, British Academy of Film and Television Arts. Born November 11, 1925 Died September 27, 2015 (89) Add to list Awards 2 wins & 3 nominations Photos Known for The Towering Inferno 7.0 Director 1974 Death on the Nile 7.2 Director 1978 King Kong 5.9 Director 1976 Paper Gallows 5.3 Director 1950 Credits Edit Director41 Writer7 He was 63. This is the several times that Irwin Allen has shown to have good skills as a producer, and his concept of the movie since he produces. The actor is best known for starring in Disney's "The Love Bug" and "That Darn Cat.". He was 86. Edward Herrmann, who won an Emmy for The Practice, co-starred on Gilmore Girls and in The Lost Boys. He died on Dec 31 at age 71. but "Towering" is clearly the biggest and most . Meanwhile, a group of helicopters throws the roof and uses a breeches buoy that goes from one skyscraper to another. Fred Thompson, a former U.S. senator and "Law & Order" alum, died from lymphoma on Nov. 1. Suzanne Crough, who played Tracy Partridge on 1970s sitcom "The Partridge Family," died from a "medical episode" on Apr. In the olden days this genre was known as Man vs. Nature, where the enemy isnt a person, its nature itself. thats me. Many survivors begin to walk all the way down into the lobby and the outside, Harlee is informed that Lisolette didn't make it, and in grieving disbelief, he impotently yells out her name; Jernigan finds him and gives him her cat, Elke, whom he holds, tearing up both in grief and in shame at himself. He was 89. That night, a group of people in the city were preparing for the opening night, and at the same time, the glass tower opens to the public, and the whole building begins to light up entirely, and they begin to go up to the promenade room on the 135th story floor to have a party. At the time, Scott stated, "I'm not taking any acting help from my father. He was the only son and the eldest child of actor Paul Newman. Legal experts weigh in, The timeless innovations of De La Soul, now (finally) available for the streaming generation, He put $40,000 on credit cards to make his first film. From 81 up it's all residential. Roger Ebert of the "Chicago Sun-Times" gave the film three out of four stars and praised it as "the best of the mid-1970s wave of disaster films". Fires and earthquakes and pilotless planes dont quite grab me the same way. The triage ward toward the end a seemingly endless stream of broken and dead firefighters. Doug Roberts is good as the Glass Tower architect. It all came back to me then--the genesis of the film The Towering Inferno. Irwin Allen, the producer and a magician at creating special effects, had bought the film rights to two novels dealing with high-rise fires. Once more life was imitating art, if I may be permitted that categorization of a highly successful commercial film. Amazing cinematography that were both well done by Frederick James Koenekamp, and Joseph Biroc. When O'Halloran is first setting up the forward command on 79 he asks Jernigan for a list of business tenants on 81 or above. ", Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, Mixed media artist Pamela Smith Hudson was told to stay in one lane. She refused, KISS announces the absolute final shows of their End of the Road farewell tour, Review: The gorgeous new movie Pacifiction will hypnotize you. And the unlucky, too. They begin to lose hope, which causes many people to start to panic, Robert Simmons tries to steal the buoy, even going as far as dropping Senator Gary Parker to his death, but another explosion breaks the buoy loose and Simmons falls to his doom. Melissa Mathison, the Oscar-nominated screenwriter behind "E.T." gaell-moss. My first consultant was a fire marshal in San Francisco. Eurydice "Eury" Davis, a Hollywood talent agent whose clients included actress Jena Sims and Claudia Katz, died of suicide April 8. When the fire begins, Michael O'Hallorhan is the chief on duty as a series of daring rescues punctuate the terror as a building too tall to have a fire successfully fought from the ground burns. Gunnar Hansen died in his Maine home from pancreatic cancer at the age of 68 on Nov. 7. He was 48. Metacritic scores a film a 69/100 "Generally favorable reviews" and a 7/10 on IMDb. Yankees great Yogi Berra, beloved for his well-known "Yogi-isms," died of natural causes on Sept. 22 at age 90. They begin to evacuate the entire promenade room, unfortunately, more fire spread causes a medium-sized explosion, which results from most of the elevators became very unusable. Sawyer Sweeten (L), who played young Geoffrey in "Everybody Loves Raymond," died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound on Apr. Connect with the definitive source for global and local news. Duncans tries to stop anyone from using the express elevators due to an explosion however, many people ignore this, resulting in everyone dies from a huge fire. He was 71. Guillermin was born in London, outside of whichhe studied at the University of Cambridge. Oscar-winning cinematographer Andrew Lesnie, who worked on "Lord of the Rings" and "The Hobbit," died from a heart attack on Apr. Roger Simmons is a very unlikeable, and lame antagonist, he's a greedy person and he doesn't listen to Duncan's order to be last on the buoy with Duncan. This wealthy neighbourhood always seems to be a bit . Meanwhile, the two firefighters laboriously trek up to the 135th floor and succeed in blowing open the door, but the stairway below has been destroyed, and with the power failing, the best hope to evacuate the Promenade Room now is helicopter landing on the rooftop helipad - which disintegrates when several panicking partiers rush to the chopper and it has to swerve out of the way and promptly crashes. He was 52 years old. Albert Maysles, documentary filmmaker known for "Grey Gardens" and "Gimme Shelter," died March 5 after a battle with cancer. He also wrote The Poseidon Adventure, The Swarm, and, bless his heart, Shaft In Africa. when Steve McQueen tells you to evacuateyou evacuate. With over 280 screen credits, including "Lord of the Rings" and "Star Wars," Lee was one of the most productive screen actors of all time. [2] Newman's father paid the resulting $1,000 fine. 27. The Towering Inferno - Death Of Bigelow And Lorrie DisasterOnline 12.6K subscribers Subscribe 896 252K views 13 years ago After finishing their time together, Bigelow and Lorrie are going to join. Meanwhile, in the security room, Harry Jernigan (O.J. ". <i> Stirling Silliphant, an Academy Award-winning screenwriter, wrote the screenplay for "The Towering Inferno."</i>. A scar strip, Thank you for asking, she says, Dreamville just announced its 2023 festival lineup and now everybody wants a ticket, Ozzy Osbourne rejects notion of retiring after canceling tour: Im not dying, Oscars diversity improved after #OscarsSoWhite, study shows. 26. Guillermin is survived by his wife, Mary, and daughter from a previous marriage, Michelle. Christopher Lee died in a London hospital on June 7. He was 89. I was amused--until he told me that he never slept or ate above the third floor. British director John Guillermin, known for "The Towering Inferno" and 1976's "King Kong," died on Sept. 28 at age 89. Its Memorial Day Weekend, folks, and movie-wise you know what that means: nothing but the biggest, loudest, most astrogivastantical epics ever conceived of by humankind will be on display at your local movie palace. Actor Robert Z'Dar, an actor known for "Maniac Cop," died March 30 after going into cardiac arrest. I found it a bit monotonous, I must admit. It also delivers edge-of-your-seat drama right up to its thrilling conclusion. According to Turner Classic Movies, the two studios had been planning similar films Warner Bros. The Tower andFoxs The Glass Inferno and decided to split their respectivescripts, budgets and profits. 28 at the age of 71. It was from the rooftop of the same building that psycho-killer Scorpio took potshots at SF citizens in Dirty Harry. I still cannot decide if the ending would actually put the fire out, but who cares, that countdown still gets to me. Newman also played small parts in TV series during 1975, such as Marcus Welby, M.D., Harry O., and S.W.A.T.. During the same year, he also appeared in the Charles Bronson film Breakheart Pass. Doug and the others smother Giddings in drapes while one man grabs a fire hose and begins spraying the flaming storage closet. The cast members of The Towering Inferno have been in many other movies, so use this list as a starting point to find actors or actresses that you may not be familiar with. document.write("This page was last updated on " +document.lastModified+ ""), The Towering Inferno location: the entrance lobby: Hyatt Regency Hotel, Embarcadero Center, San Francisco, The Towering Inferno location: the entrance to the doomed tower: Bank of America World Headquarters, California Street, San Francisco, The Towering Inferno location: the mansion of cheapskate electrician Simmons: Vallejo Street, Pacific Heights, San Francisco, 5 Embarcadero Center, San Francisco, CA 94111. Post any request. He was 46. The lobby, though, with its glass elevators, is the Hyatt Regency San Francisco, 5 Embarcadero Center, a dizzying location seen also in Mel Brooks High Anxiety and sci-fi adventure Time After Time. 20th Century Fox and Warner Brothers had both planned high-rise conflagration movies, based on two separate books, The Tower and The Glass Inferno. Roger Simmons - Fell to his death when an explosion sent the lift he was on to fall over the edge of the tower. Excerpt from The Towering Inferno. It went on to become the seventh highest-grossing film of 1977. To find out more about a particular actor or actress, click on their name and you'll be taken to page with even more details about their acting career. Chris Pine finally sets the record straight, 19 cafes that make L.A. a world-class coffee destination, The chance of a lifetime: Five friends ski the tallest mountain in Los Angeles, Shocking, impossible gas bills push restaurants to the brink of closures, Review: A reimagined Secret Garden fails to flower anew at the Ahmanson Theatre, Whats on Khlo Kardashians face? He was 89 years old. Exterior shots used the Bank of America building (at 555 California St.) with an additional 50 stories of matte paintings added. Guillermin had been ill for some time, but his death was unexpected, Redman said Wednesday. [2] However, in Los Angeles on the night of November 19, he took a fatal dose of valium with alcohol and other drugs. People loved escaping disasters. But glaring gaps remain, Hoda Kotbs enigmatic Today absence finally explained on air: Hodas OK. I LOVE The Towering Inferno. I agree with TheWrap's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy and provide my consent to receive marketing communications from them. Im Paul Newman Jr, you know what I mean? See production, box office & company info. I think its good for its genre. Airport is a bit of a slog, as I recall, and different in that much of it is the build-up to the disaster, a bomb blowing up on a plane. He was perhaps best known for his Top 10 hit "Stand by Me. with Airport in '70, hit its stride with The Poseiden Adventure in '72, and peaked in '74 when over a two-month span The Towering Inferno, Earthquake, and Airport 75 opened. 1:02. We humans are simple in our needs, are we not? You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times. The four people still went downstairs, but the gasoline suddenly explodes, causes the stairway to collapse, almost plunging Roberts to death, thankfully, he went up and takes the two children and Lisolette Mueller down below the and they went up to the promenade room, but the doorway was blocked, and Roberts forces them to stay here so he can find a way to help others. 2898 Vallejo Street, Pacific Heights, San Francisco, California, USA. She was 38. Director John Guillermin Writers Well, yes, of course it will. The film was labeled ridiculous and exaggerated by spokesmen of the building industries. Goes Out newsletter, with the week's best events, to help you explore and experience our city. Jack Ely, former member of The Kingsmen and singer of "Louie Louie," died on Apr. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Its shot well enough. Although they had no dialog together because Scott's scenes were with Steve McQueen, both Newmans can be seen in the film's finale. List is made up of a variety of actors, including Paul Newman and Faye Dunaway. Author Roderick Thorp, the author of the story series of The Detective, saw the movie, after seeing the film, Thorp fell asleep and had a dream of seeing a man being chased through a skyscraper by men with guns. When he turned 22, he left the Royal Air Force to make documentaries in his parents native France, debuting as a feature filmmaker at age 24 with the thrillerTorment/Paper Gallows. Eventually, Guillerminwent on to produce larger-scale films, toplined by 1974s The Towering Inferno., Also Read: What a King Kong-Godzilla Monster Mash Means for Warner Bros., Universal. Police later ruled out foul play, according to local media reports. It was a wonderful time for the visitors and guests are having a great time at the top of a skyscraper, with a group of singers, drinks, dancers, and many more. [2], Scott Newman felt burdened by his father's fame, and sought to carve out a distinct identity. What will you see first? I dont have his talent. Lemmy Kilmister, the lead vocalist and founding member of Motrhead, died on Dec. 28after a short battle with cancer at the age of 70. He was 73 years old. Interior shots of the building were of San Francisco's Hyatt Regency. Roberts accepts O'Hallorhan's offer of guidance on how to build a fire-safe skyscraper, and he drives away, exhausted. Richard Chamberlain got a bunch of kickbacks and took the easy way out, and now look whats happening! Its written by Stirling Silliphant, whose best script was the great In The Heat of The Night. The building used in the film was a series of miniatures and matte paintings. Epic story, even though the movie is nearly three hours long, but the movie has rooms of thrills, blazing suspense, excitements, and thrilling moments throughout the film. It impressed me with how little in the way of plot or even story it gets away with. They went into Roger Simmons's house, the son-in-law of James Duncan confronts Simmons about the wiring. If there isnt a loved one at risk, the stakes will never reach that critical peak. In the inexplicable way of such things, a writer in New York had produced a novel titled The Tower at the same time two writers in San Francisco published their novel, The Glass Inferno. Allen brought me aboard to create a film script from both books--a film that he called The Towering Inferno. And I went off to do my research. We had no idea how ominous a presage our film would be. The Towering Inferno (1974) Director: John Guillermin Contents 1 Synopsis 2 Male Deaths 3 Female Deaths 4 Gallery Synopsis Classic 1970s disaster movie about a fire that breaks out in a state-of-the-art San Francisco high-rise building during the opening ceremony attended by a host of A-list guests. At the opening party . Avoiding a head-to-head, they decided to pool their resources and the result was The Towering Inferno. Patricia Elliott, a Tony Award-winning actress best known for playing Renee Buchanan on "One Life to Live" for 23 years, died of cancer on Dec. 20. Its the 70s equivalent of Con-Air: stupid, full of famous faces looking for a little fun and a fat paycheck, and lots of shit blowing up. During the day, electric power in a huge basement room was suddenly destroyed and causes a fire somewhere on the 81st floor, not knowing anyone that the fire is hiding inside the closet. In the film, the world's tallest building 130+ story skyscraper caught a massive inferno breaks out that threatens to destroy the tower and everyone in it, and a group of city rescue teams converge upon the scene and attempt to fight against the raging monster. And some major American cities passed legislation to enforce stricter fire codes in high-rise buildings. . I much prefer the kind where monsters or giant bugs stomp on cities. They enlist the aid of Carlos, the head bartender, but the three men are unable to find a way to open the fire door. Hotchner, "Paul Newman: the bad father", extracted from his book, "Paul Newman's Son Dies of Accidental Overdose", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Scott_Newman_(actor)&oldid=1140343800, This page was last edited on 19 February 2023, at 17:39. A look back at the stars of movies, television, media and music who we lost this year. He was promptly rushed to the hospital where he died at the age of 58. She was 60. Another explosion occurs in the middle of the skyscraper, causes the passenger elevator off its track, and plunges Lisolette Mueller into her death. And its no big deal if you dont want to do it.[5], He suffered a motorcycle accident in the fall of 1978, and was taking painkillers to ease the discomfort of his injuries. The opening party for the building is on the top floor, 138, surely the tiny fire wont affect them. Meanwhile, He proceeds to 81, but before he arrives Doug, Will, and other executives spot the smoke and the fire erupts into the hallway, engulfing Will Giddings. Before he can announce, Duncan threatens Robert Simmons to hang him up over this wiring problem as Paul stated earlier. Marque Lynche, Mouseketeer and "American Idol" semifinalist, was found dead in his New York apartment on Dec. 7 at the age of 34. You can view additional information about each The Towering Inferno actor on this list, such as when and where they were born. I want my work to stand on its own merit." The world is a rough place, these movies tell us, through no fault of our own. Transgender actress Holly Woodlawn, best known as a muse for Andy Warhol and for appearing in Amazon's "Transparent," died at the age of 69 from brain and liver cancer in Los Angeles. Or suppose he does make it up 20 floors--what if we just happen to be into a Santa Ana wind condition and the choppers cant land? Percy Sledge, best known for his #1 hitWhen a Man Loves a Woman," died from natural causes on Apr. The film begins in a presume almost-near distant future, Doug Roberts (Paul Newman) is traveled by helicopter, and it flies through the shores of the west coast of California, and the countrysides with mountains until they reach the clouds and flies through the Golden Gate Bridge at the San Francisco Bay, and goes past a city hall, and they landed on The Glass Tower where James Duncan is standing and waiting for Doug Roberts to get off of the helicopter, who has been returned from a long vacation to find work nearly completed on his skyscraper and meeting for the dedication of the Glass Tower, which he designed for developer James Duncan (William Holden). Great cinema, daft in parts, but the best films always are. Chinatown, Bonnie and Clyde, The Towering Inferno, The Magnificent Seven, Bullitt, The Ten Commandments, The Sting, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, Cars, The Towering Inferno, Top Hat, Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town, The Bridge on the River Kwai, The Wild Bunch, Sunset Boulevard, The Great Escape, The Magnificent Seven, Bullitt, The Best Live Action Film Franchises for Kids, The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, Full Cast of The Towering Inferno Actors/Actresses. Weather Channel executive Curt Hecht died on Sept. 3 after battling lung cancer for five months. When I spotted the front page of the Los Angeles Times . The Tower, 1,688 feet (515 m) tall and 138 stories, marketing the world's tallest building in San Francisco. Robert Loggia, the 85-year-old Oscar nominee best remembered for his roles in "Scarface" and "Big," died in Los Angeles on Dec. 4. The Towering Inferno Drama 1975 2 hr 44 min English audio A dedication ceremony at the world's tallest skyscraper turns into a high-rise catastrophe when a defective wire in its. Anthony Mason, 13-year NBA veteran, died Feb. 28 from a heart attack after being diagnosed with congestive heart failure. The mansion of snivelly cheapskate electrician Roger Simmons ( Richard Chamberlain) is 2898 Vallejo Street at Baker Street, in the classy Pacific Heights district. Actor Dick Van Patten, known for his comedic work on "The Love Boat" and "Eight Is Enough," died in his home on June 23rd at age 86. He died on 27 September 2015 in Topanga Canyon, California, USA. In a 1974 interview with New York Daily News columnist Sidney Fields, he said "Out there in Hollywood you can't stand on daddy's feet. He was 88. Producer and friend Nick Redman confirmed Guillermin's death. Set in San Francisco, the opening matte shot places the tower just about on the site where the Transamerica Pyramid now stands (five storeys of the doomed building were built on the lost at Foxs Malibu Ranch). Suppose the fire strikes around, say, 3 p.m. One executive, paunchy, just back from a three-martini lunch, has to walk from the 21st floor to the roof. It looks like a real movie. BBC Adventures of the Twentieth Century 20of20 Towering Infernos. Amanda Peterson, who played Patrick Dempsey's love interest in 1998's "Can't Buy Me Love," was found dead in her Colorado home on July 6. GreatestMovies Wiki is a FANDOM Movies Community. It received a 70% "Fresh" rating on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 33 reviews with an average rating of 6.6/10 on the same site, and according to the site's consensus states: "Although it is not consistently engaging enough to fully justify its towering runtime, "The Towering Inferno" is a blustery spectacle that executes its disaster premise with flair." The pacing, while pretty decent can be pretty long at times, due to the fact that the runtime is almost. WILL IT?! But when Doug calls Duncan, Duncan insists the fire won't spread and insists that Doug attend the ceremony. What is so compelling about those films is that they incorporate (well, the good ones anyway) just the right amount of all of the other genres to keep the majority of viewers interested: action, mystery (as they solve the problem), serious drama, and of course, romance. Theyre re-releasing The Towering Inferno, and some public-relations whiz has managed to get us onto Page 1. Newman and McQueen and everyone else put in credible performances. But by the millions the public believed us, and so did the firefighters. When I was an impressionable teenager in 1975 I saw Towering Inferno 4 times at the cinema, Still a record for me, and despite the years and jaded view of middle age, this is still a thrilling film, mainly because the effects are so realistic, no CGI then, and the characters are so presented well (if a bit archly at times). It is a real movie. Singer/songwriter Lesley Gore, best known for her hit "It's My Party," died Monday, Feb. 16 after a battle with cancer. My choice to begin the weekend, full of fire, death, crazy stunts, and exploding helicopters, the biggest money-maker of 1974, nominated for Best Picture, two hours and forty-five minutes long, starring everyone ever to have starred in anything: The Towering Inferno. She was 83. Simmons, a thoroughly oily man, insists the wiring is up to city safety codes, but those codes are not sufficient for a 1,800-foot skyscraper. I forgot how good Paul Newman was in his role, and I can never forget Fred Astaire, such a smooth performance. The Towering Inferno location: the mansion of cheapskate electrician Simmons: Vallejo Street, Pacific Heights, San Francisco. Good riddance, you scum! In our movie, black-tie celebrators packed the worlds tallest building for opening-night ceremonies. [9], Last edited on 19 February 2023, at 17:39, "A.E. "The Towering Inferno" is a brawny blockbuster of a movie, by far the best of the mid-1970s wave of disaster films. He was 83. Mike O'Halloran quietly goes to the Promenade Room and confronts Jim Duncan to evacuate the area, and Duncan reluctantly proceeds. The movie became the second huge hit in 1975, with over domestic rentals of $48,838,000, and the movie grossed over 203 million dollars, making a huge box office hit. Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (Ultimate Edition), Films featured in 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die. He was 64. May 10, 1988 12 AM PT. Jonathan Crombie, best known for starring in the 1985 telefilm "Anne of Green Gables," died of a brain hemorrhage on Apr. Which given the times was hardly surprising. 23. Musician Scott Weiland was found dead in his tour bus just before a concert in Minnesota on Dec. 3. Today's film, The Towering Inferno (1974) follows Poseidon Adventure (1972) in time, but the two, along with Earthquake (1974) are the classic examples of the kinds of disaster films which were spawned in the 1970's. This list of The Towering Inferno actors includes any The Towering Inferno actresses and all other actors from the film. Gill Dennis, the screenwriter who penned "Walk the Line" died on May 13 at the age of 74. Im pretty sure disaster movies require at least one of them. He is best remembered for originating the role of Leatherface in "Texas Chainsaw Massacre.". She was 52. What if people around him panic? It will be with me as long as I live. The Towering Inferno (or Irwin Allen's Production of - The Towering Inferno) is a 1974 American epic disaster action film that was directed by John Guillermin, and it was produced by Irwin Allen, featuring an ensemble cast led by Paul Newman (who would later voice as Doc Hudson in Cars), and Steve McQueen. They settled in Westport, Connecticut, during the late 1960s, where Scott attended Staples High School briefly. He died Jan. 8 at age 72. This is the final film to involved with Jennifer Jones. Who, exactly, stars in it? The first several parts of the movie, before the inferno started to happen can be rather boring at times. Classic 1970s disaster movie about a fire that breaks out in a state-of-the-art San Francisco high-rise building during the opening ceremony attended by a host of A-list guests. He was 55. And I learned that each building has its own procedure for fire drills and evacuation. I then did a six-city survey of high-rise buildings in America. 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