
The Taking of Pelham One Two Three
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Release Date
2/1/1998Runtime
100 minsOverview
In New York, armed men hijack a subway car and demand a ransom for the passengers. Even if it's paid, how could they get away?
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EnglishBudget
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A high-stakes subway hostage standoff that trades quiet psychological tension for explosive action sequences. The ticking clock keeps the adrenaline pumping as authorities race against criminals with no clear escape route.
Mood
TenseExhilarating
Themes
CrimeSurvivalPower
Tone
Matter-of-fact
Pacing
Propulsive
Look
Documentary-likeHigh-contrast
Structure
Linear
Heads up
Graphic violence

Edward James Olmos
Det. Anthony Piscotti

Vincent D'Onofrio
Mr. Blue

Lisa Vidal
Babs Cardoza

Lorraine Bracco
Det. Ray

Ingrid Veninger
Graduate student on subway

Donnie Wahlberg
Mr. Grey

Richard Schiff
Mr. Green

Tara Rosling
Mr. Brown

Kenneth Welsh
Caz Hollowitz
Ben Cook
Older boy on subway
Bobby Boriello
Younger boy on subway
Robert Young
Homeboy on subway
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