DVD
Ladder 49
Call Number
- DVD ACTION (WSQ)
Edition
Widescreen version.
Languages
English or French dialogue; French or Spanish subtitles; closed-captioned.
Performers
Joaquin Phoenix, John Travolta, Morris Chestnut, Robert Patrick, Balthazar Getty, Jay Hernandez, Jacinda Barrett.
Publication Information
Burbank, Calif. : Touchstone Home Entertainment : Distributed by Buena Vista Home Entertainment, [2005]
Physical Description
1 videodisc (ca. 115 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Audience
MPAA rating: PG-13; for intense fire and rescue situations, and for language.
Summary
As part of a tightly knit brotherhood of skilled firefighters, Jack Morrison 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 and kids. Then, when he becomes trapped in the worst blaze of his career, the things Jack holds most important--family, duty, courage--come sharply into focus.
Notes
Title from container.
Originally released as a motion picture in 2004.
Special features: Enhanced Home Theater Mix ; 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.