Ladder 49
"Their greatest challenge lies in rescuing one of their own"
Originally released in 2004. Ladder 49 is a drama/action film. directed by Jay Russell.
Starring Joaquin Phoenix, John Travolta, and Jacinda Barrett
Synopsis
Under the watchful eye of his mentor, Captain Mike Kennedy, probationary firefighter Jack Morrison matures into a seasoned veteran at a Baltimore fire station. However, Jack has reached a crossroads as the sacrifices he's made have put him in harm's way innumerable times and significantly impacted his relationship with his wife and kids.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 1, 2004
21 years ago
Runtime
1h 55m
115 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (831 votes)
Budget
$60M
Production budget
Box Office
$100.6M
1.7x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Joaquin Phoenix
as Jack Morrison
John Travolta
as Captain Mike Kennedy
Jacinda Barrett
as Linda Morrison
Robert Patrick
as Lenny Richter
Morris Chestnut
as Tommy Drake
Billy Burke
as Dennis Gauquin
Balthazar Getty
as Ray Gauquin
Tim Guinee
as Tony Corrigan
Kevin Chapman
as Frank Mckinny
Jay Hernandez
as Keith Perez
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $60,000,000
- Revenue
- $100,572,044
Production Companies
- Touchstone Pictures
- Beacon Pictures
- Casey Silver Productions
- Fantail Films Inc.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ladder 49 about?
Under the watchful eye of his mentor, Captain Mike Kennedy, probationary firefighter Jack Morrison matures into a seasoned veteran at a Baltimore fire station. However, Jack has reached a crossroad...
Who directed Ladder 49?
Ladder 49 was directed by Jay Russell.
How long is Ladder 49?
Ladder 49 has a runtime of 1 hours and 55 minutes (115 minutes total).
When was Ladder 49 released?
Ladder 49 was released on October 1, 2004 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Ladder 49?
The main cast of Ladder 49 includes Joaquin Phoenix, John Travolta, Jacinda Barrett, Robert Patrick, Morris Chestnut.
Is Ladder 49 worth watching?
Ladder 49 has a user rating of 6.4/10 based on 831 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.