The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3
"I can't get it out of my head. I'm gonna die today."
Originally released in 2009. The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 is a crime/thriller film. directed by Tony Scott.
Starring Denzel Washington, John Travolta, and John Turturro
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 10, 2009
16 years ago
Runtime
1h 46m
106 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (3,306 votes)
Budget
$100M
Production budget
Box Office
$150.2M
1.5x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Denzel Washington
as Walter Garber
John Travolta
as Ryder
John Turturro
as Lt. Camonetti
Luis Guzmán
as Phil Ramos
James Gandolfini
as Mayor
Michael Rispoli
as John Johnson
Gary Basaraba
as Jerry Pollard, motorman
Alex Kaluzhsky
as George, teen hostage
Alice Kremelberg
as George's Girlfriend
Katherine Sigismund
as Mother-hostage
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $100,000,000
- Revenue
- $150,166,126
Production Companies
- Escape Artists
- Columbia Pictures
- Relativity Media
- Scott Free Productions
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 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 master...
Who directed The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3?
The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 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 hours and 46 minutes (106 minutes total).
When was The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 released?
The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 was released on June 10, 2009 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3?
The main cast of The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 includes Denzel Washington, John Travolta, John Turturro, Luis Guzmán, James Gandolfini.
Is The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 worth watching?
The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 has a user rating of 6.4/10 based on 3,306 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.