World Trade Center

World Trade Center

Year: 2006

Runtime: 129 min

Language: English

Director: Oliver Stone

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On a typical September morning in 2001, Port Authority Police Officers Will Jimeno and Sergeant John McLoughlin began their shift at the World Trade Center. These experienced officers were prepared for a routine day, but it quickly turned into an unimaginable ordeal when the towers were struck. Trapped beneath the immense debris of the collapsed buildings, they faced incredible challenges and demonstrated extraordinary courage and resilience in the aftermath of the attacks.

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1

Early Morning Patrol

On the morning of September 11, 2001, Officers John McLoughlin and Will Jimeno are on patrol at the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Midtown Manhattan. Their routine is suddenly interrupted when they witness a plane flying dangerously low overhead, setting the stage for an unimaginable tragedy.

09:00 AM Port Authority Bus Terminal, Manhattan
2

First Impact

Shortly after returning to their station, McLoughlin and Jimeno see news reports revealing that a plane has struck the North Tower of the World Trade Center. The shocking footage raises alarms and sends the officers into action as they realize the gravity of the situation.

09:03 AM Port Authority Police Station
3

Evacuation Efforts Begin

Sgt. McLoughlin takes charge and organizes the officers to assist in the evacuation of the South Tower, which is still intact. Utilizing a commandeered Metropolitan Transit Authority bus, they rush to the scene, driven by the urgency of the unfolding crisis.

09:15 AM World Trade Center
4

Confrontation with Disaster

Upon arriving at the World Trade Center, the officers face the terrifying reality of the disaster, witnessing chaos and early jumpers from the towers. They regroup at 5 World Trade Center as new reports indicate that the South Tower has also been targeted.

09:30 AM World Trade Center
5

Intelligence of Further Attacks

The team, now including McLoughlin, Jimeno, Dominick Pezzulo, and Antonio Rodrigues, receives alarming information about the attack on the Pentagon. Ignoring the escalating severity of events, they prepare to enter the concourse between the towers.

09:45 AM 5 World Trade Center
6

South Tower Collapse

As the team readies to enter the North Tower, ominous sounds fill the air, indicating the imminent collapse of the South Tower. In a frantic rush for survival, they race towards the service elevator shaft but chaos ensues, resulting in chaos and separation.

09:59 AM World Trade Center
7

Trapped in the Debris

After the South Tower collapses, McLoughlin, Jimeno, and Pezzulo find themselves trapped in the debris of the elevator shaft. They face both physical and emotional challenges, holding onto their will to survive amidst the swirling dust and despair.

10:00 AM Elevator Shaft, World Trade Center
8

Pezzulo's Desperate Attempts

Pezzulo manages to free himself from some debris but finds Jimeno and McLoughlin pinned beneath the wreckage. His efforts to shift the heavy materials fail, and he is forced to face the reality of their dire predicament as more rubble begins to fall.

10:05 AM Elevator Shaft, World Trade Center
9

Final Signals for Help

Pezzulo, showing incredible bravery, uses his weapon to signal for help through a gap in the debris. Tragically, he succumbs to his injuries shortly after, leaving Jimeno and McLoughlin to fight for their lives in silence.

10:10 AM Elevator Shaft, World Trade Center
10

Nurturing Camaraderie

In the darkness, Jimeno and McLoughlin share personal stories, finding solace in their bond as they attempt to stay awake and alert. Their resilience grows as Jimeno discovers a way to create noise using a metal bar, hoping to attract rescuers.

10:30 AM Debris, World Trade Center
11

Echoes of Hope

Their calls for help are eventually heard by two U.S. Marines, Dave Karnes and Marine Sergeant Thomas, who courageously search through the ruin. The officers cling to hope as they await rescue, feeling that their strength and unity might prevail.

11:00 AM World Trade Center Site
12

Rescue Operations Underway

Rescue operations finally commence, marking a significant turning point in their ordeal. Jimeno is the first to be pulled from the rubble amidst cheers and relief from the rescuers, a faint glimmer of hope amid the tragedy.

01:30 PM World Trade Center Site
13

McLoughlin's Extraction

After a lengthy struggle, McLoughlin is extracted from the debris, barely clinging to life. His survival alongside Jimeno becomes a poignant symbol of resilience in the face of overwhelming adversity.

02:00 PM World Trade Center Site
14

Reunion with Family

Both officers are then reunited with their heartbroken families at the hospital, a powerful testament to the human spirit and the bonds forged through hardship. Their survival exemplifies hope amidst catastrophe and the strength found in community.

Evening Hospital

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