CAST AND CREW
The Taking of Pelham 1, 2, 3
Release Date: Aug 7, 2009 - Wide Release
Distributor: Columbia Pictures
Film Genre: Thriller
Country: United States
» IMDB.com
Distributor: Columbia Pictures
Film Genre: Thriller
Country: United States
» IMDB.com
Written by David Koepp and based on the original 1974 Joseph Sargent-helmed film, Washington will take on the role of Zachary "Z" Garber. 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. Gandolfini will plays a politician under incredible pressure to end a crisis when a packed subway car is ransomed by a criminal (Travolta) and his gang.
TRIVIA
The story, based on a novel by John Godey, also spawned a 1998 TV movie starring Edward James Olmos.
MOVIE NEWS ITEMS
2008-03-23
Variety reports that James Gandolfini will play the mayor of New York City in the project.
Variety reports that James Gandolfini will play the mayor of New York City in the project.
2007-10-26
Variety reports that John Travolta is joining the project - he will play the leader of a quartet that hijacks a Gotham subway train and threatens to kill the passengers unless a ransom is paid.
Variety reports that John Travolta is joining the project - he will play the leader of a quartet that hijacks a Gotham subway train and threatens to kill the passengers unless a ransom is paid.
2007-09-24
Variety reports that Denzel Washington will star in and Tony Scott will direct the project for Columbia Pictures. Todd Black, Jason Blumenthal and Steve Tisch are producing through their Sony-based Escape Artists banner.
Variety reports that Denzel Washington will star in and Tony Scott will direct the project for Columbia Pictures. Todd Black, Jason Blumenthal and Steve Tisch are producing through their Sony-based Escape Artists banner.
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