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The taking of Pelham 123 [videorecording (DVD)].

Contributor(s): Publisher number: 33427 | Columbia Pictures. Publication details: Culver City, Calif. : Columbia Pictures, c2009.Edition: [Widescreen ed.]Description: 1 videodisc (ca. 106 min.) : sd., colOther title:
  • Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 [videorecording (DVD)]
Subject(s): Genre/Form: Production credits:
  • Columbia Pictures and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures present in association with Relativity Media, a Scott Free/Escape Artists production ; produced by Todd Black ... [et al.] ; screenplay by Brian Helgeland ; directed by Tony Scott ; music, Harry Gregson-Williams.
Starring: Denzel Washington, John Travolta, John Turturro, Luis Guzman, Michael Rispoli, and James Gandolfini.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.
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DVD DVD Hanover Public Library Shelves DVDA TAKING (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 31906001024117

Based on the novel by John Godey.

Originally released as a motion picture in 2009.

Columbia Pictures and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures present in association with Relativity Media, a Scott Free/Escape Artists production ; produced by Todd Black ... [et al.] ; screenplay by Brian Helgeland ; directed by Tony Scott ; music, Harry Gregson-Williams.

Starring: Denzel Washington, John Travolta, John Turturro, Luis Guzman, Michael Rispoli, and James Gandolfini.

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.

Canadian Home Video rating: 14A ; for violence and mature themes.

Home use only.

In English or French dialogue ; with optional English or French subtitles.

Closed-captioned.

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