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Show all (5)The ordinary day of New York City subway dispatcher Walter Garber is thrown into chaos by an audacious crime: the hijacking of a subway train. Ryder, the criminal mastermind who leads the highly-armed gang of four hijackers, 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?
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Custom-made for summer, The Taking of Pelham 123 stars screaming cross-town car races, a New York City subway car filled with hostages and an angry man who will kill if his deadline is not met. Action director Tony Scott helms this predictable, noisy summer movie with lean efficiency. The film also reunites Scott with leading man Denzel Washington, the two having previously worked together in Crimson Tide and Man on Fire.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — The way the original 1974 film's title has been condensed tells you everything you need to know about the direction "The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3" is headed. In these fast-paced, mixed-up times, it simply takes too long to spell out the numbers.
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