Underplayed Gems

Ladder 49 (2004)

Ladder 49 poster
Directed by
Jay Russell
Genre
drama film, action film
Country
United States
Runtime
1h 50m
Rated
PG-13
Rating
6.5 of 10 from 881 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

A Baltimore firefighter becomes trapped in a burning warehouse and recalls his career and personal life. The story follows his journey from rookie to seasoned firefighter under the guidance of his captain.

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What happens

Ladder 49 is a 2004 American disaster thriller film directed by Jay Russell and written by Lewis Colick. The film follows Baltimore firefighter Jack Morrison, who is trapped inside a warehouse fire, and his recollection of the events that got him to that point. The film stars Joaquin Phoenix and John Travolta, and was released on October 1, 2004 by Buena Vista Pictures Distribution. It received mixed reviews and grossed $102.3 million worldwide on $50 million budget. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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