New York City subway dispatcher Walter Garber's ordinary day is thrown into chaos by an audacious crime: the hijacking of a subway train. Ryder, a criminal mastermind, leads a highly-armed gang of four, threatening 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?
| Also Known As: |
The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3
The Taking of Pelham 1, 2, 3
The Taking of Pelham 123 (Remake)
The Taking of Pelham One Two Three
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| Production Status: | Released |
| Genres: | Action/Adventure, Thriller, Crime/Gangster, Adaptation and Remake |
| Running Time: | 1 hr 35 min. |
| Release Date: | June 12th, 2009 (wide) |
| MPAA Rating: | R for violence and pervasive language. |
| Distributors: |
Sony Pictures Releasing |
| Production Co.: |
Escape Artists, Scott Free Productions |
| Studios: |
Columbia TriStar Motion Picture Group |
| Financiers: |
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. (MGM), Relativity Media |
| U.S. Box Office: | $23,373,102 |
| Filming Locations: |
New York City, New York, Unietd States
New York City, New York, USA
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| Produced in: | United States |