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The excitement, terror and unpredictability of a life fighting fire is put under the spotlight in this gripping film. Joaquin Phoenix plays a fearless fire fighter who is trapped inside a burning 20-storey building. As his colleagues, including his mentor Chief Kennedy, fight to free him, he looks back over 20 years in the service.

Viewers see his early days as a rookie, and the help the Chief gave him as he learned his skills. The film charts the daring rescues and brave battles against fires during the following years, as he becomes a veteran who'll stop at nothing to save people's lives.

Keywords:

Action, Drama, Thriller, Movie, Film, Movies, Films

Additional Information:

(2004) (USA) (2 Star)

Cast:

Joaquin Phoenix	.... Jack Morrison
John Travolta	.... Captain Mike Kennedy
Jacinda Barrett	.... Linda Morrison
Robert Patrick	.... Lenny Richter
Morris Chestnut	.... Tommy Drake
Billy Burke	.... Dennis Gauquin

Supporting Cast:

Balthazar Getty	.... Ray Gauquin
Tim Guinee	.... Tony Corrigan
Kevin Chapman	.... Frank Mckinny
Jay Hernandez	.... Keith Perez
Kevin Daniels	.... Don Miller
Steve Maye	.... Pete Lamb
Robert Lewis	.... Ed Reilly
Brooke Hamlin	.... Katie Morrison
Spencer Berglund	.... Nicky Morrison
Karen Vicks	.... Opal
Desiree Care	.... Maria
Deidra LaWan Starnes	.... Marlene Drake
Peggy Cafferty	.... Julia
Marja Allen	.... Margarita

Directors:

Jay Russell

Writers:

Lewis Colick

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