The great classic of the seventh art, La Tour infernale, released in France in 1975, is playing this Sunday evening at Arte. Story ? A giant fire breaks out in the world’s tallest skyscraper during its inauguration. While guests are trapped on the 135th floor of the building, San Francisco Fire Department Captain Michael O’Hallorhan leads the rescue operation…
On the occasion of the screening of this iconic disaster film, which won three Oscars (Best Cinematography, Best Editing and Best Song) and which attracted more than 4.4 million viewers in France, we reveal its amazing behind-the-scenes look. A behind-the-scenes look that rhymes with… caprices!
Because yes, the stars of Hell Tower had some pretty specific requirements that could easily be described as whimsy. Thus, Steve McQueen, who wanted his partner Paul Newman not to steal the show, he insisted that they have the same number of lines on the screen!
Steve McQueen, still him, but also Faye Dunaway, also asked that no guests come to their set. A small story does not say whether this whim of the stars made the shooting atmosphere hell or not…
Trailer for Bullitt, another movie starring Steve McQueen:
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