Drama ·Action ·Thriller · United States of America · 2004 · 1h 55m

Ladder 49

Ladder 49 poster
Director
Jay Russell
Cast
Joaquin Phoenix as Jack Morrison John Travolta as Captain Mike Kennedy Jacinda Barrett as Linda Morrison Robert Patrick as Lenny Richter Morris Chestnut as Tommy Drake Billy Burke as Dennis Gauquin
Crew
James L. Carter — Director of Photography M. Scott Smith — Editor Bud S. Smith — Editor William Ross — Original Music Composer Lewis Colick — Screenplay Casey Silver — Producer
Tagline

Their greatest challenge lies in rescuing one of their own

Synopsis

Under the watchful eye of his mentor, Captain Mike Kennedy, probationary firefighter Jack Morrison matures into a seasoned veteran at a Baltimore fire station. However, Jack has reached a crossroads as the sacrifices he's made have put him in harm's way innumerable times and significantly impacted his relationship with his wife and kids.

Trailer Ladder 49 — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
rescueherofiredisasterfirefightingledgepractical jokefirefighter
Key Collaborators
Jay Russell Director James L. Carter Director of Photography M. Scott Smith Editor Bud S. Smith Editor William Ross Original Music Composer Lewis Colick Screenplay Casey Silver Producer Tony Burrough Production Design Renee Ehrlich Kalfus Costume Design
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