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Ladder 49 (2004)

PG_13 115 min  -  Action | Drama | Thriller  -   1 October 2004 (USA)
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Under the watchful eye of his mentor Captain Mike Kennedy, probationary firefighter Jack Morrison matures into a seasoned veteran at a Baltimore fire station... See full summary »

Director:

Jay Russell

Writer:

Lewis Colick
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Joaquin Phoenix ...
John Travolta ...
Jacinda Barrett ...
Robert Patrick ...
Morris Chestnut ...
Billy Burke ...
Balthazar Getty ...
Tim Guinee ...
Kevin Chapman ...
Jay Hernandez ...
Kevin Daniels ...
Steve Maye Steve Maye ...
Robert Lewis ...
Ed Reilly (as Robert Logan Lewis)
Brooke Hamlin ...
Spencer Berglund Spencer Berglund ...
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Storyline

Under the watchful eye of his mentor Captain Mike Kennedy, probationary firefighter Jack Morrison matures into a seasoned veteran at a Baltimore fire station. Jack has reached a crossroads, however, 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. Responding to the worst blaze in his career, he becomes trapped inside a 20-story building. And as he reflects on his life, now Assistant Chief Kennedy frantically coordinates the effort to save him. Written by Anonymous  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Fire | Firefighter | Loss Of Husband | Catholic | Hospital  | See more »

Taglines:

The fire starts this fall. See more »

Genres:

Action | Drama | Thriller

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for intense fire and rescue situations, and for language See all certifications »

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Brigada 49 See more »

Filming Locations:

Baltimore, Maryland, USA See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$55,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$22,088,204 (USA) (3 October 2004) (3260 Screens)

Gross:

$102,332,848 (Worldwide) (30 June 2005)
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Technical Specs

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Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

Looney's Pub is an actual Baltimore watering hole, located in the Canton neighborhood. It has become a favorite of local film crews since the film was made. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: When Jack and Linda are at the bar and the guys make Linda chug her drink, she is about to finish it, but in the next shot her glass is half full. See more »

Quotes

Lenny Richter: Good confession now son... bless me father...
Jack Morrison: Bless me father for I have sinned. It's been seven years since my last confession
Lenny Richter: Seven years is a long time
Jack Morrison: Yes, father
Lenny Richter: All right, where do we start; theft, robbery, fraud, taxes?
Jack Morrison: Well, you know...
Lenny Richter: Taxes? Always taxes... How about sex? Impure thoughts?
Jack Morrison: Well yes, quite a bit
Lenny Richter: Try to cut back. Are you married?
Jack Morrison: No
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Soundtracks

"Twice as Hard"
Written by Chris Robinson and Rich Robinson
Performed by The Black Crowes
Courtesy of American Recordings, LLC
Under license from Universal Music Enterprises See more »