Ladder 49 Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Last modified: Dec. 22, 2008

Ladder 49

Director: Jay Russell

Starring: Joaquin Phoenix • John Travolta • Jacinda Barrett • Billy Burke • Kevin Chapman

PG-13 Action 1 hr, 55 m

80% WILL SEE 20% WON'T SEE

Plot: 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 he relies on the support of his mentor and chief, Mike Kennedy and his second family--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.

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Joaquin Phoenix
Eddington, Joker
John Travolta
Wild Hogs 2: Bachelor Ride, Mob Land
J
Jacinda Barrett
Poseidon, Hide and Seek
B
Billy Burke
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2
K
Kevin Chapman
Sunshine Cleaning, Aftermath
Morris Chestnut
Kick-Ass 2, Identity Thief
S
Scott Cooper
Gods and Generals, Disgrace
K
Kevin Daniels
B
Balthazar Getty
Feast, Big Sur
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Tim Guinee
Water for Elephants, Just Like a Woman
B
Brooke Hamlin
R
Robert Patrick
Mermaid, Terminator 2: Judgment Day 3D

A look at Ladder 49 behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Jay Russell last helmed The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep and Tuck Everlasting. The film's writer Lewis Colick last penned Flamin’ Hot and The Fighter.

Dec 2004

Changed Ladder 49 movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

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Parent Rating: PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned for intense fire and rescue situations, and language
Runtime: 1 hr, 55 m
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English