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Ladder 49

Ladder 49

Their greatest challenge lies in rescuing one of their own

20046.41h 55m

Overview

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.

Directed by Jay Russell
Written by Lewis Colick
Produced by Casey Silver
Box OfficeBudget: $60.0MRevenue: $100.6M

Top Cast

Joaquin Phoenix

Joaquin Phoenix

Jack Morrison

John Travolta

John Travolta

Captain Mike Kennedy

Jacinda Barrett

Jacinda Barrett

Linda Morrison

Robert Patrick

Robert Patrick

Lenny Richter

Morris Chestnut

Morris Chestnut

Tommy Drake

Billy Burke

Billy Burke

Dennis Gauquin

Balthazar Getty

Balthazar Getty

Ray Gauquin

Tim Guinee

Tim Guinee

Tony Corrigan

Kevin Chapman

Kevin Chapman

Frank Mckinny

Jay Hernandez

Jay Hernandez

Keith Perez

Themes & Keywords

rescueherofiredisasterfirefightingledgepractical jokefirefighter

About Ladder 49

Ladder 49 is a drama, action, thriller film released in 2004 exploring themes of rescue, hero, fire, disaster, firefighting, ledge. Directed by Jay Russell, it stars Joaquin Phoenix, John Travolta, Jacinda Barrett. 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.

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