Ladder 49 [videorecording] / 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.
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.
Record details
- ISBN: 078884833X
- ISBN: 9780788848339
- Physical Description: 1 videodisc (approximately 115 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- Edition: Full screen.
- Publisher: [United States] : Touchstone Home Entertainment ; [2005]
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- Originally released as a motion picture in 2004.Special features: deleted scenes; Everyday heroes: real stories from real firefighters; The making-of 'Ladder 49'; Robbie Robertson music video; audio commentary.Title from container.
- 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, 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.
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Available copies
- 21 of 21 copies available at NC Cardinal.
- 1 of 1 copy available at McDowell County Public Library. (Show)
Holds
- 0 current holds with 21 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Old Fort Branch Library | DVD LAD (Text) | 37810435500383 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Ashe County Public Library | DVD LAD (Text) | 50503011095447 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Bogue Banks | DVD F LAD (Text) | 34208201776951 | Adult Video Fiction | Available | - |
| Boonville Community Public Library | DVD (Text) | 30005100205510 | Adult Video Fiction | Available | - |
| Donald A. Bonner Rowland Library | ACTION DVD 240 (Text) | 34510610000133 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Down East | DVD F LAD (Text) | 34208203039291 | Adult Video Fiction | Available | - |
| East Bend Public Library | DVD (Text) | 30667100155449 | Adult Video Fiction | Available | - |
| Farmville Public Library | DVD LAD (Text) | 23900000027210 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Harnett County Main Library | DVD F Lad (Text) | 33630005156000 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Kemp Sugg Memorial Library | DVD 059 (Text) | 58198000174113 | Adult Video Fiction | Available | - |
