Ladder 49 Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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.

Action Adventure Drama

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  Joaquin Phoenix

  Eddington, Her

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  John Travolta

  High Rollers, Wild Hogs 2: Bachelor Ride

• J
  Jacinda Barrett

  Poseidon, Hide and Seek

• B
  Billy Burke

  The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2, Bloody Axe Wound

• K
  Kevin Chapman

  Aftermath, Mystic River

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  Morris Chestnut

  Kick-Ass 2, The Call

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  Scott Cooper

  Disgrace, Gods and Generals

• 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

  Kill the Messenger, Safe House

Who is making Ladder 49 – Crew List

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.

Director

Jay Russell

Screenwriter

Lewis Colick

Producers

Whitney Green
Chris Salvaterra
Casey Silver

Production – What we know about the Ladder 49

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Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Dec 2004

Completed

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

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