DVD
Ladder 49 / Touchstone Pictures and Beacon Pictures present a Casey Silver production, a film by Jay Russell ; produced by Casey Silver ; written by Lewis Colick ; directed by Jay Russell.
Probationary firefighter Jack Morrison matures into a seasoned veteran of the Baltimore Fire Department under the watchful eye of his mentor Chief Mike Kennedy. Responding to the worst blaze in his career, he becomes trapped inside a 20-story building. As Jack reflects on his life - seeing his first fire, bonding with fellow firefighters, the impact his job has had on his wife and kids - Chief Kennedy frantically coordinates the effort to save Jack's life.
Record details
- ISBN: 0788854569
- Physical Description: 1 videodisc (approximately 115 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- Edition: Widescreen.
- Publisher: [United States] : Touchstone Home Entertainment, [2005]
- Distributor: Burbank, CA : Distributed by Buena Vista Home Entertainment
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Title from container. Originally released as a motion picture in 2004. Special features: deleted scenes; everyday heroes: real stories from real firefighters; the making-of 'Ladder 49'; Robbie Robertson music video; audio commentary. |
| Creation/Production Credits Note: | Director of photography, James L. Carter ; editors, Bud Smith, Scott Smith ; music, William Ross ; costume designer, Rene©Øe Ehrlich Kalfus ; production designer, Tony Burrough ; visual effects supervisor, Peter Donen. |
| Participant or Performer Note: | Joaquin Phoenix, John Travolta, Morris Chestnut, Robert Patrick, Balthazar Getty, Jay Hernandez, Jacinda Barrett. |
| Target Audience Note: | MPAA rating: PG-13; for intense fire and rescue situations, and for language. |
| System Details Note: | DVD, region 1, widescreen (1.85:1) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround, THX-certified. |
| Language Note: | English or dubbed French dialogue, French or Spanish subtitles; closed-captioned. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Fire fighters > Maryland > Baltimore > Drama. Baltimore (Md.). Fire Department > Drama. Fire extinction > Drama. Lifesaving at fires > Drama. Bomberos > Maryland > Baltimore > Teatro. Incendios > Prevenci©Øon > Teatro. |
| Genre: | Feature films. Thriller > Feature. Video recordings for the hearing impaired. |
Available copies
- 8 of 8 copies available at Sage Library System.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 8 total copies.
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| Cook Memorial Library - La Grande | DVD LADD (Text) | 35178001780744 | Video | Available | - | ||
| Helix Public Library | DVD PG-13 LAD (Text) | 37835000119376 | DVD | Available | - | ||
| Milton-Freewater Public Library | DVD Ladde (Text) | 37862000389023 | DVD | Available | - | ||
| Ukiah Public/School Library | DVD (Text) | 39788000004866 | Videos | Available | - | ||
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Summary:
Probationary firefighter Jack Morrison matures into a seasoned veteran of the Baltimore Fire Department under the watchful eye of his mentor Chief Mike Kennedy. Responding to the worst blaze in his career, he becomes trapped inside a 20-story building. As Jack reflects on his life - seeing his first fire, bonding with fellow firefighters, the impact his job has had on his wife and kids - Chief Kennedy frantically coordinates the effort to save Jack's life.
