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The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 2009

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The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3
15 (Contains strong language and violence)
Cast
Denzel Washington, John Travolta, James Gandolfini, John Turturro, Frank Wood, John Hickey, Michael Rispoli, Gary Basaraba, Ramon Rodriguez, Gbenga Akinnagbe
Director
Tony Scott
Producer
Barry Waldman, Michael Costigan, Ryan Kavanaugh, Linda Favila, Anson Downes
Writer
Brian Helgeland, Morton Freedgood, Peter Stone
Duration
02:01:00
Official Site
http://www.sonypictures.com/movies/thetakingofpelham123
Release
Friday July 24 2009
Genre
Drama
Distributor
Sony Pictures

Synopsis

The ordinary day of New York City subway dispatcher Walter Garber is thrown into chaos by an audacious crime: the hijacking of a subway train. Ryder, the criminal mastermind who leads the highly-armed gang of four hijackers, 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?

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