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1 videodisc (approximately 115 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 insert.
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.
MPAA rating: PG-13; for intense fire and rescue situations, and for language.
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.
Originally released as a motion picture in 2004.
THX-certified, including THX Optimizer. Digitally mastered.
Special features: Enhanced home theater mix--a dynamic audio-sensory experience designed specifically for home theater systems -- Everyday heroes : real stories from real firefighters -- Deleted scenes -- The making-of 'Ladder 49' -- Robbie Robertson "Shine your light" music video -- Audio commentary with director Jay Russell and editor Bud Smith.
Joaquin Phoenix, John Travolta, Morris Chestnut, Robert Patrick, Balthazar Getty, Jay Hernandez, Jacinda Barrett.
DVD; region 1; NTSC: Dolby digital 5.1 surround sound; aspect ratio 1.85:1.
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.
Closed-captioned. In English or French; with optional subtitles in French or Spanish.
BMI Film & TV Awards, 2004: BMI Film Music Award (William Ross).