MOVIE SYNOPSIS
The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3
The ordinary day of New York City subway dispatcher Walter Garber is thrown into chaos by an audacious crime: the hijacking of a subway train. Ryder, the criminal mastermind who leads the highly-armed gang of four hijackers, threatens to execute the train's passengers, unless a large ransom is paid within one hour. As the tension mounts beneath his feet, Garber employs his vast knowledge of the subway system in a battle to outwit Ryder and save the hostages. But, there's one riddle Garber can't solve: even if the thieves get the money, how can they possibly escape?
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MPAA rating:
R
for violence and pervasive language
Cast:
John Travolta; John Turturro; Denzel Washington; James Gandolfini; Michael Rispoli; Luis Guzman
Directed by:
Tony Scott
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Drama Running time:
02:01
Release date:
2009
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