Ladder 49

Russell, Jay, 1960- (film director.). Silver, Casey, (film producer.). Colick, Lewis, (screenwriter.). Phoenix, Joaquin, (actor.). Travolta, John, 1954- (actor.). Chestnut, Morris, (actor.). Patrick, Robert, 1958- (actor.). Getty, Balthazar, (actor.). Hernandez, Jay, 1978- (actor.). Barrett, Jacinda, (actor.). Carter, James L., (cinematographer.). Ross, William, 1948- (composer.). Touchstone Pictures, (presenter.). Beacon Pictures, (presenter.). Casey Silver Productions (Firm), (film production company.). Touchstone Home Entertainment (Firm), (publisher.). Buena Vista Home Entertainment (Firm), (distributor.). Joaquin Phoenix, John Travolta, Morris Chestnut, Robert Patrick, Balthazar Getty, Jay Hernandez, Jacinda Barrett. (Cast).

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.

Item details

ISBN: 078884833X
ISBN: 9780788848339
Physical Description: 1 videodisc (approximately 115 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
videodisc
Edition: Full screen.
Publisher: [Burbank, CA] : Touchstone Home Entertainment, [2005]
Distributor: Burbank, CA : Distributed by Buena Vista Home Entertainment.

Contents / Notes

General Note:	Title from container. Originally released as a motion picture in 2004. Full screen 1.33:1. 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, Reneé 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, NTSC, dual layer, full screen (1.33:1) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround, THX-certified.
Language Note:	English or dubbed French dialogue, with optional French or Spanish subtitles; closed-captioned.