Studio: Sony Pictures Starring: Denzel Washington, James Gandolfini, John Travolta, John Turturro, Luis Guzman, Michael Rispoli Directed By: Tony Scott Written By: Brian Helgeland Produced By: Jason Blumenthal, Steve Tisch, Todd Black, Tony Scott Rated: R In Theaters: 2009-06-12 DVD Release: 2009-11-03 Genre: Drama
Movie Plot / Synopsis
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?