Ladder 49(2004)

Poster of Ladder 49

Synopsis

Baltimore firefighter Jack Morrison, making the transition from inexperienced rookie to seasoned veteran, struggles to cope with a risky, demanding job that often shortchanges his wife and kids. He relies on the support of his mentor and captain, Mike Kennedy and his second family--found in the brotherly bond between the men of the firehouse. But when Jack becomes trapped in the worst blaze of his career, his life and the things he holds important--family, dignity, courage--come into focus. As his fellow firemen of Ladder 49 do all they can to rescue him, Jack's life hangs in the balance.
Baltimore firefighter Jack Morrison, making the transition from inexperienced rookie to seasoned veteran, struggles to cope with a risky, demanding job that often shortchanges his wife and kids. He relies on the support of his mentor …
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In Theaters

  • October 1, 2004

MPAA Rating

PG-13 (for language and intense fire and rescue situations)

Genres

Drama

Run Time

1 hour 55 minutes

Distributors

Walt Disney Studios Distribution

Box Office

$74,540,760

Directors

Jay Russell

Director

CAST

Joaquin Phoenix

Jack Morrison

John Travolta

Captain Mike Kennedy

Morris Chestnut

Tommy Drake

Robert Patrick

Lenny Richter

Balthazar Getty

Ray Gauquin

Jay Hernandez

Keith Perez
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