The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 2009
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SplatArmed 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.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Walter Garber
as Ryder
as Lt. Camonetti
as Phil Ramos
as Mayor
as John Johnson
as Jerry Pollard, motorman
as George, teen hostage
as George's Girlfriend
as Mother-hostage
Director:
Writer:
Brian Helgeland, John Godey
Stars:
Denzel Washington, John Travolta, John Turturro, Luis Guzmán, James Gandolfini, Michael Rispoli, Gary Basaraba, Alex Kaluzhsky, Alice Kremelberg, Katherine Sigismund,
Genres:
Crime,Thriller,Action
Release Date:
2009 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
106 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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Cast
as Walter Garber
as Ryder
as Lt. Camonetti
as Phil Ramos
as Mayor
as John Johnson
as Jerry Pollard, motorman
as George, teen hostage
as George's Girlfriend
as Mother-hostage
as Boy hostage
as Wallace, hostage
as Hostage who can't urinate
as Bashkim, hijacker
as Emri, hijacker
as Therese Garber
as Deputy Mayor LaSalle
as Delgado, MTA worker
as Regina, conductor
as Sniper
as ESU Captain
as ESU Guy
as Zealous Aide
as Federal Reserve Supervisor
as 'Q' Train Motorman
as Maintainer Three
as Maintenance Worker
as Maintenance Worker
as Dispatcher One
as Puerto Rican Girl
as Undercover Cop
as Supervisor
as Officer Moran / NYPD Liaison
as LaSalle's Aide
as Reporter at MTA
as ESU One
as ESU Two
as Dr. Weiss
as Money Car Driver
as Police Commissioner Sterman
as Police Captain Hill (MTA)
as Financial Reporter
as Team Member (NYPD)
as SUV Driver
as Heckler
as Reporter at 42nd Street & Vanderbilt
as Tunnel Commander
as ESU Lieutenant Staley
as MTA Worker
as MTA Worker
as Cabbie
as Commuter
as Reporter
as ESU Guy
as ESU Guy
as ESU Desk Officer
as Motorman
as Motorman
as Motorman
as Money Car Shotgun
as Garber's Hero Transit Cop (uncredited)
as NYPD Officer (uncredited)
as Subway Passenger (uncredited)
as Lewis (uncredited)
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