In the aftermath of the World Trade Center disaster, hope is still alive. Refusing to bow down to terrorism, rescuers and family of the victims press forward. This is the true story of John McLoughlin and William J. Jimeno, the last two survivors extracted from Ground Zero and the rescuers who never gave up.
Directed by
Oliver Stone
Written by
Andrea Berloff (written by); John McLoughlin (true story); Donna McLoughlin (true story); William Jimeno (true story); Allison Jimeno (true story).
Starring
Nicolas Cage (John McLoughlin); Maria Bello (Donna McLoughlin); Connor Paolo (Steven McLoughlin); Anthony Piccininni (JJ McLoughlin); Alexa Gerasimovich (Erin McLoughlin); Morgan Flynn (Caitlin McLoughlin); Michael Peña (Will Jimeno); Armando Riesco (Antonio Rodrigues); Jay Hernandez (Dominick Pezzulo); Joe Starr (Subway Rider); Jon Bernthal (Christopher Amoroso); William Jimeno (Port Authority Officer (as Will Jimeno)); Nick Damici (Lieutenant Kassimatis); Jude Ciccolella (Inspector Fields); Martin Pfefferkorn (Homeless Addict #1). Please contact SFC to add other cast members and characters.
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