| Description |
1 videodisc (approximately 115 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
DVD, widescreen (1.85:1) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround, THX-certified. |
| Language |
English or dubbed French dialogue, French or Spanish subtitles; closed-captioned. |
| Note |
Title from container. |
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Originally released as a motion picture in 2004. |
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Special features: deleted scenes; everyday heroes: real stories from real firefighters; the making-of 'Ladder 49'; Robbie Robertson music video; audio commentary. |
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For specific features see interactive menu. |
| Cast |
Joaquin Phoenix, John Travolta, Morris Chestnut, Robert Patrick, Balthazar Getty, Jay Hernandez, Jacinda Barrett. |
| Credits |
Director of photography, James L. Carter ; editors, Bud Smith, Scott Smith ; music, William Ross ; costume designer, Renee Ehrlich Kalfus ; production designer, Tony Burrough ; visual effects supervisor, Peter Donen. |
| Audience |
MPAA rating: PG-13; for intense fire and rescue situations, and for language. |
| 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. |
| Subject |
Fire fighters -- Maryland -- Baltimore -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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Fire extinction -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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Lifesaving at fires -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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DVDs.
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| Genre |
Feature films Videodiscs.
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| Added Author |
Russell, Jay, 1960-
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Phoenix, Joaquin.
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Travolta, John, 1954-
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Chestnut, Morris.
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Patrick, Robert, 1958-
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Getty, Balthazar.
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Carter, James L.
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Ross, William, 1948-
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Touchstone Home Entertainment (Firm)
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Buena Vista Home Entertainment (Firm)
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| Added Title |
Ladder forty-nine |
| ISBN |
0788854569 |
| Standard No. |
786936242638 |
| Music No. |
35938 Touchstone Home Entertainment |
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