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The Taking of Pelham One Two Three
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The Taking of Pelham One Two Three

1998-02-01 · 100 min · ★ 5.4

Crime · Thriller · TV Movie

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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Directors
Félix Alcalá
Production companies
Trilogy Entertainment Group, MGM Television
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Edward James OlmosEdward James OlmosDet. Anthony Piscotti
Vincent D'OnofrioVincent D'OnofrioMr. Blue
Lisa VidalLisa VidalBabs Cardoza
Lorraine BraccoLorraine BraccoDet. Ray
Ingrid VeningerIngrid VeningerGraduate student on subway
Donnie WahlbergDonnie WahlbergMr. Grey
Richard SchiffRichard SchiffMr. Green
Tara RoslingTara RoslingMr. Brown
Kenneth WelshKenneth WelshCaz Hollowitz
Ben CookOlder boy on subway
Bobby BorielloYounger boy on subway
Robert YoungHomeboy on subway
Alisa WiegersOffice worker ["Shaky"]
Peter BoretskiOld man on subway
Stuart ClowStuart ClowJogger
Michael A. MirandaMichael A. MirandaDenny Alcala
Sandi RossSandi RossMrs. Jenkins
Louis Del GrandeLouis Del GrandeFrank Stonehouse
Gary ReinekeGary ReinekeDeputy Mayor
Richard FitzpatrickRichard FitzpatrickBorough commander

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