DVD 115 mins IMDB
PG-13 (Parental Guidance)
Ladder 49
Buena Vista (2004)
In Collection
#131

Seen It:
Yes
Drama, Thriller, Action
USA  /  English

Joaquin Phoenix Jack Morrison
John Travolta Captain Mike Kennedy
Billy Burke Dennis Gauquin
Morris Chestnut Tommy Drake
Balthazar Getty Ray Gauquin
Jacinda Barrett Linda Morrison
Tim Guinee Tony Corrigan
Jay Hernandez Keith Perez
Robert Patrick Lenny Richter
Kevin Chapman Frank Mckinny
Brooke Hamlin Katie Morrison
Robert Logan Lewis Robert Reilly

Director Jay Russell
Producer Armyan Bernstein; Casey Silver
Writer Lewis Colick
Cinematography James L. Carter
Musician Shane MacGowan

The 2004 movie “Ladder 49” is about the life of firefighter Jack Morrison (Joaquin Phoenix). He is trying to be rescued by his crew and it’s chief Mike Kennedy (John Travolta) as he is caught in a burning warehouse. The film shows flashbacks of his life, starting when Jack joined the fire department. It also shows him meeting his future wife and raising his children. He eventually becomes a search and rescue member, against the wishes of his wife. He rescues a small girl trapped in a burning apartment and receives a Medal of Honor. During the current story, he is trapped by flames in the burning warehouse and tells his chief Mike to call off his rescue effort.

Edition Details
Distributor Buena Vista Home Entertainment
Barcode 786936242638
Region Region 1
Release Date 5/16/2006
Packaging Keep Case
Screen Ratio Anamorphic Widescreen (1.85:1)
Subtitles French; Spanish
Audio Tracks Dolby Digital 5.1 [English]
Dolby Digital Stereo [French]
Layers Single Side, Dual Layer
No. of Disks/Tapes 1

Features
"The Making of..." Featurette(s) Closed Captioned Commentary Deleted/Extended Scenes Music Videos Scene Access THX Certified Everyday Heroes: Real Stories from Real Firefighters
Deleted Scenes
The Making of Ladder 49
Robbie Robertson "Shine Your Light" Music Video
Audio Commentary With Director Jay Russell and Editor Bud Smith.