The Taking of Pelham 123
Starring: Denzel Washington, John Travolta, Luis Guzmán, John Turturro, Victor Gojcaj, Michael Rispoli, James Gandolfini, Saidah Arrika Ekulona, Ramon Rodriguez, Alex Kaluzhsky, John Benjamin Hickey, Katherine Sigismund, Gbenga Akinnagbe, Gary Basaraba
Director: Tony Scott
Release Date: June 12th, 2009
MPAA Rating: R
Studio: Columbia Pictures
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Box Office Total: $65,452,312
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Synopsis: The story, based on a novel by John Godey, also spawned a 1998 TV movie starring Edward James Olmos. The latest incarnation takes place in contemporary New York and is set in motion when four hijackers take over a subway train and hold the passengers for ransom.
Ramon Rodriguez Joins 'Taking Of Pelham 123'
Tuesday, July 8th, 2008Ramon Rodriguez has been cast in "Taking of Pelham 123," being directed by Tony Scott. The thriller stars Denzel Washington and John Travolta. Rodriguez plays a friend of Washington and a fellow MTA train dispatcher who is caught in the middle of a subway hijacking. Read more...
James Gandolfini Joins 'Pelham' Cast
Tuesday, March 25th, 2008James Gandolfini will go from Jersey don to Gotham mayor. Gandolfini will play the mayor of New York City in Columbia Pictures remake "The Taking of Pelham 123," directed by Tony Scott and starring Denzel Washington and John Travolta. Read more...
John Travolta Set For 'Taking Of Pelham 123'
Friday, October 26th, 2007John Travolta is boarding "The Taking of Pelham 123," negotiating to join Denzel Washington in the Tony Scott-directed remake at Columbia. Travolta will play the leader of a quartet that hijacks a Gotham subway train and threatens to kill the passengers unless a ransom is paid. Read more...
Denzel Washington Set For 'Taking of Pelham'
Monday, September 24th, 2007Denzel Washington will reteam with frequent collaborator Tony Scott on a remake of "The Taking of Pelham 1, 2, 3" for Columbia Pictures. Washington will take on the role of Zachary "Z" Garber, which was played by Walter Matthau in the original 1974 Joseph Sargent-helmed film. Read more...
