The Taking of Pelham 123(2009)

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Synopsis

New York City subway dispatcher Walter Garber's ordinary day is thrown into chaos by an audacious crime: the hijacking of a subway train. Ryder, the criminal mastermind and leader of the highly-armed gang of four 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 the gang 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?
New York City subway dispatcher Walter Garber's ordinary day is thrown into chaos by an audacious crime: the hijacking of a subway train. Ryder, the criminal mastermind and leader of the highly-armed gang of four …
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In Theaters

  • June 12, 2009

MPAA Rating

R (for violence and pervasive language.)

Genres

Action/Adventure, Remake, Crime, Urban, Adaptation, Thriller

Run Time

1 hour 35 minutes

Distributors

Sony Pictures Releasing

Box Office

$65,452,312

Director

Tony Scott

Director

CAST

Denzel Washington

Walter Garber

John Travolta

Ryder

James Gandolfini

Mayor

John Turturro

Camonetti

Frank Wood

Police Commissioner Sterman

John Benjamin Hickey

Deputy Mayor LaSalle
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