The Taking Of Pelham 123
- Genre: Action
- Film running length: 106 min
(excl trailers and advertisements) - UK release date: 31/7/2009
- Directed by: Tony Scott
- Country: United States
- Language: English
- Distributor: Sony Pictures
Denzel Washington, John Travolta
‘The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3’ stars Denzel Washington as New York City subway dispatcher Walter Garber. Walter’s day is thrown into chaos when a subway train is hijacked by a highly armed gang - lead by the audacious criminal mastermind, Ryder (John Travolta). Now Walter must use his knowledge of the subway system to outwit Ryder and save the passengers.
If you liked ‘Ocean’s Eleven’ and ‘The Italian Job’, you’ll love ‘The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3’.
‘The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3’ – showing at your local cinema.
Contains strong language and violence.
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The Taking Of Pelham 123: Average guest rating breakdown:
Total ratings: 88
Average rating: 4.0
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Latest customer reviews (from a total of 18 reviews):
can you guess yet?
this remake shows them that a re-envisioning does not always ruin a classic (ala remake 1997 of Vanishing point)
its classy well made and manages to keep you interested to the bitter end
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