The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3

A taut, gritty hostage thriller that keeps you on edge with its real-time tension and sharp dialogue.

Directed by

Tony Scott

Genres

Crime, Thriller, Action

Starring

Denzel Washington, John Travolta, John Turturro

Tagline

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

Overview

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.

How it feels

Tense, dark, cynical and earnest. Brisk and needs your attention.

About

Crime, greed, corruption, class

Content

Strong violence and language. Mild gore. No sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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