The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3(2009)- Production Details

Poster of The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3

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, a criminal mastermind, leads a highly-armed gang of four, threatening 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?

Production Details

In Theaters

  • June 12, 2009

MPAA Rating

R (for violence and pervasive language)

Genres

Adaptation, Thriller, Action/Adventure, Crime, Remake

Run Time

1 hour 35 minutes

Distributors

Sony Pictures Releasing

Box Office

$65,452,312

Also Known As

  • The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3
  • The Taking of Pelham 1, 2, 3
  • The Taking of Pelham 123 (Remake)
  • The Taking of Pelham One Two Three

Production Status

Released

Filming Locations

  • New York City, New York, Unietd States
  • New York City, New York, USA

Produced In

United States

Directors

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