Academy Award nominated stars Joaquin Phoenix and John Travolta ignite the intense action in a heroic tale of ordinary men with uncommon courage in the Ladder 49 DVD!

As part of a tightly knit brotherhood of skilled firefighters, Jack Morrison (Phoenix) grows from inexperienced rookie to seasoned veteran as he faces a dangerous job that makes him a hero to strangers but often shortchanges his wife and kids.

Then, when he becomes trapped in the worst blaze of his career, the things Jack holds most important - family, duty, courage - come sharply into focus...