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The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3

R20091h 46mTony Scott
IMDb 6.4 · Rotten Tomatoes 51% · Metacritic 55

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"I can't get it out of my head. I'm gonna die today."

Armed men hijack a New York City subway train, holding the passengers hostage in return for a ransom, and turning an ordinary day's work for dispatcher Walter Garber into a face-off with the mastermind behind the crime.

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New York CityHostageMotorcycle CrashRemakeNew York SubwaySubway TrainStock MarketSubway TunnelAftercreditsstinger

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What is The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 (2009) about?

Armed men hijack a New York City subway train, holding the passengers hostage in return for a ransom, and turning an ordinary day's work for dispatcher Walter Garber into a face-off with the mastermind behind the crime.

Who stars in The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3?

The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 stars Denzel Washington (Walter Garber), John Travolta (Ryder), John Turturro (Lt. Camonetti), Luis Guzmán (Phil Ramos), James Gandolfini (Mayor). The film was directed by Tony Scott.

How long is The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3?

The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2009. It is rated R.

Is The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 worth watching?

The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 holds an IMDb rating of 6.4/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 51. Fans of Crime, Thriller, Action are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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