The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3
“I can't get it out of my head. I'm gonna die today.”
Synopsis
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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The Taking of Pelham 123 (2009) Original Trailer [FHD]
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Denzel Washington
Walter Garber
John Travolta
Ryder
John Turturro
Lt. Camonetti
Luis Guzmán
Phil Ramos
James Gandolfini
Mayor
Michael Rispoli
John Johnson
Gary Basaraba
Jerry Pollard, motorman
Alex Kaluzhsky
George, teen hostage
Alice Kremelberg
George's Girlfriend
Katherine Sigismund
Mother-hostage
Jake Siciliano
Boy hostage
Gbenga Akinnagbe
Wallace, hostage
Jason Butler Harner
Hostage who can't urinate
Victor Gojcaj
Bashkim, hijacker
Robert Vataj
Emri, hijacker
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor
Therese Garber
John Benjamin Hickey
Deputy Mayor LaSalle
Ramón Rodríguez
Delgado, MTA worker
Release History & Theatrical Window
Tokyo
Festival / Special Debut
June 11, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 7, 2010
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$100M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$150.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.5x
+$50.2M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tony Scott
- Screenplay & Story
- Brian Helgeland
- Original Score
- Harry Gregson-Williams
- Original Title
- The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Budget
- $100M
- Worldwide Gross
- $150.2M
- Production Studios
- Escape Artists, Columbia Pictures, Relativity Media, Scott Free Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tony Scott
Brian Helgeland, John Godey
Harry Gregson-Williams
Tobias A. Schliessler, Richard Brooks Burton, Alexander Witt
Chris Lebenzon
Richard Baratta, Todd Black, Jason Blumenthal
Department Leadership Roster
Tony Scott
Director
Brian Helgeland
Screenplay
Richard Baratta
Producer
Todd Black
Producer
Jason Blumenthal
Producer
Tobias A. Schliessler
Director of Photography
Chris Lebenzon
Editor
Chris Seagers
Production Design
Renee Ehrlich Kalfus
Costume Design
Harry Gregson-Williams
Original Music Composer
Chuck Picerni Jr.
Stunt Coordinator
Marc Varisco
Visual Effects Supervisor
Scotty Richards
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 about?
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.
Who directed The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3?
The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 was directed by Tony Scott.
Who stars in The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3?
The principal cast of The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 includes Denzel Washington, John Travolta, John Turturro, Luis Guzmán, James Gandolfini.
When was The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 released and how long is it?
The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3?
The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 had a reported production budget of $100M and grossed $150.2M at the worldwide box office (1.5 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 was composed by Harry Gregson-Williams.
Is The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 based on a book or true story?
The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "John Godey".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3?
The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; CA: 18A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).