The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3

The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3

2009 · 106 min · EN · R · 6.4 (3,525 votes)
Dir. Tony Scott · Starring Denzel Washington, John Travolta, John Turturro, Luis Guzmán, James Gandolfini, Michael Rispoli · Music Harry Gregson-Williams

“I can't get it out of my head. I'm gonna die today.”

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Armed 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.

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A relentless, high-stakes urban thriller that plunges you into a tense psychological battle. It's a gritty, propulsive ride through the underbelly of a city under siege, where quick wits and raw nerve dictate survival. The atmosphere is charged with urgency and a palpable sense of dread.

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