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Oct 1, 2004 · Ladder 49: Directed by Jay Russell. With Joaquin Phoenix, John Travolta, Jacinda Barrett, Robert Patrick. A firefighter, injured and trapped in a burning building, has flashbacks of his life as he drifts in and out of consciousness.
- (59K)
- Action, Drama, Thriller
- Jay Russell
- 2004-10-01
Ladder 49 is a 2004 American disaster thriller film directed by Jay Russell and written by Lewis Colick. The film follows Baltimore firefighter Jack Morrison, who is trapped inside a warehouse fire, and his recollection of the events that got him to that point. The film stars Joaquin Phoenix and John Travolta, and was released on October 1, 2004.
- $60 million
- William Ross
- October 1, 2004
- Casey Silver
Academy Award(R) nominated stars Joaquin Phoenix and John Travolta ignite the intense action in this heroic tale of ordinary men with uncommon courage! As part of a tightly knit brotherhood of skilled firefighters, Jack Morrison (Phoenix) grows from inexperienced rookie to seasoned veteran as he faces a dangerous job that makes him a hero to strangers but often shortchanges his wife (Jacinda ...
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Ladder 49. A firefighter becomes trapped in the worst blaze of his career. 2,784 IMDb 6.5 1 h 55 min 2004. PG-13. Action · Drama · Bold · Inspiring. This video is currently unavailable. to watch in your location.
Oct 1, 2004 · After saving the life of one of the civilians inside, firefighter Jack Morrison (Joaquin Phoenix) finds himself trapped in a burning warehouse with a broken leg. As his friend and mentor, Deputy ...
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- Jay Russell
- PG-13
- Joaquin Phoenix
So far everything in "Ladder 49" has been basic and predictable, by the numbers, although the special effects and stunt work inside the burning building were convincing. But as the movie explores Jack's life, it shows an attention and sensitivity that elevates the flashbacks from the usual biographical stops along the way.
A firefighter, injured and trapped in a burning building, has flashbacks of his life as he drifts in and out of consciousness. Meanwhile, fellow firefighters led by the Chief attempt to rescue him. Under the watchful eye of his mentor Captain Mike Kennedy, probationary firefighter Jack Morrison matures into a seasoned veteran at a Baltimore ...
