The Taking of Pelham 123
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In "The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3", Denzel Washington stars as New York City subway dispatcher Walter Garber, whose ordinary day is thrown into chaos by an audacious crime: the hijacking of a subway train. John Travolta stars as Ryder, the criminal mastermind who, as leader of a 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 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? Director: Tony Scott Writer(s): Brian Helgeland Cast: Denzel Washington, John Travolta, John Turturro, Luis Guzman, Michael Rispoli, James Gandolfini Release Date: June 12, 2009 Official Site: CatchTheTrain.com Distributor: Columbia Pictures Genre: Action, Thriller Rating: Rated R for violence and pervasive language. |
