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Rescue Me (2004)

TV Series ★ 7.6 60 min

Drama

The aftermath of 9/11 has left the firefighters of the NYFD traumatized, and no one more so than Tommy Gavin. Recently separated from his wife and their three kids, Tommy drifts between sorrow and anger as he tries to shake the recurring nightmares of his fallen comrades, especially his late cousin, Jimmy Keefe. Working alongside veterans like Lt. “Lou” Shea, Franco Rivera and Sean Garrity, and rookie Mike Lombardi, Tommy battles alcohol and drugs as he struggles to remain first and foremost a New York City firefighter.

Peter Tolan Creator Denis Leary Creator

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Quick facts

Released
July 21, 2004
Runtime
60 min
Rating
TV-MA
IMDb
tt0381798
Country
United States
Language
English
Studio
Apostle, DreamWorks Television, Sony Pictures Television, The Cloudland Company

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Cast

Denis Leary Denis Leary Tommy Gavin Adam Ferrara Adam Ferrara Chief 'Needles' Nelson Andrea Roth Andrea Roth Janet Gavin John Scurti John Scurti Kenneth 'Lou' Shea Daniel Sunjata Daniel Sunjata Franco Rivera Michael Lombardi Michael Lombardi Mike Silletti Steven Pasquale Steven Pasquale Sean Garrity Larenz Tate Larenz Tate Bart 'Black Shawn' Johnston Callie Thorne Callie Thorne Sheila Keefe

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Frequently asked questions

What is Rescue Me about?
The aftermath of 9/11 has left the firefighters of the NYFD traumatized, and no one more so than Tommy Gavin. Recently separated from his wife and their three kids, Tommy drifts between sorrow and anger as he tries to shake the recurring nightmares of his fallen comrades, especially his late cousin, Jimmy Keefe. Working alongside veterans like Lt. “Lou” Shea, Franco Rivera and Sean Garrity, and rookie Mike Lombardi, Tommy battles alcohol and drugs as he struggles to remain first and foremost a New York City firefighter.
Who created Rescue Me?
Rescue Me was created by Peter Tolan, Denis Leary.
Who stars in Rescue Me?
Rescue Me stars Denis Leary, Adam Ferrara, Andrea Roth, John Scurti.
When was Rescue Me released?
Rescue Me is a 2004 drama series.
Where can I watch Rescue Me?
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