| Description |
1 videodisc (approximately 106 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
DVD, region 1, anamorphic widescreen (2.40:1) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround. |
| Cast |
Denzel Washington, John Travolta, John Turturro, Luis Guzman, Michael Rispoli, James Gandolfini. |
| Credits |
Music, Harry Gregson-Williams ; editor, Chris Lebenzon ; director of photography, Tobias Schliessler. |
| Note |
Based on the novel by John Godey. |
| Audience |
MPAA rating: R; for violence and pervasive language. |
| Summary |
New York Metropolitan Transit Authority train dispatcher Walter Garber's day is turned upside down when he must face-off against Ryder, the criminal mind that has hijacked the passengers of subway train, Pelham 1-2-3. Ryder is the leader of a highly-armed gang of four, including a henchman who used to work for the MTA. NYPD Hostage Negotiator Detective Camonetti initially takes charge of the situation, but quickly realizes that Ryder will only deal with Garber. Garber begins to employ his vast knowledge of the subway system in a battle to outwit Ryder and save the hostages. |
| Note |
Special features: Commentary by director Tony Scott ; commentary with writer Brian Helgeland and producer Todd Black ; No time to lose: making of Pelham 123 featurette ; The third rail: New York underground featurette ; From the top down: stylizing character with Danny Moumdjian ; marketing Pelham. |
| Language |
English or dubbed French dialogue with optional English or French subtitles; closed-captioned; audio description track. |
| Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
| Subject |
New York City Transit Authority -- Drama.
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Subways -- New York (State) -- New York -- Drama.
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Hostage negotiations -- New York (State) -- New York -- Drama.
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Criminal behavior -- New York (State) -- New York -- Drama.
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New York (N.Y.). Police Department -- Drama.
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| Genre/Form |
Thrillers (Motion pictures)
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Crime films.
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Action and adventure films.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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Feature films.
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| Added Author |
Black, Todd.
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Scott, Tony, 1944-2012.
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Helgeland, Brian.
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Washington, Denzel, 1954-
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Travolta, John, 1954-
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Turturro, John, 1957-
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Guzmán, Luis, 1956-
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Rispoli, Michael.
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Gandolfini, James.
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Godey, John, 1912-2006.
Taking of Pelham one two three.
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Columbia Pictures Corporation.
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Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
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Relativity Media.
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Scott Free Productions.
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Escape Artists (Firm)
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Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (Firm)
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| Added Title |
Taking of Pelham one-two-three |
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Taking of Pelham 123 |
| ISBN |
1435909046 |
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9781435909045 |
| Standard No. |
043396253391 |
| Music No. |
25339 Sony Pictures Home Entertainment |
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