

The Taking of Pelham One Two Three
1998-02-01 · 100 min · ★ 5.4
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 OlmosDet. Anthony Piscotti
Vincent D'OnofrioMr. Blue
Lisa VidalBabs Cardoza
Lorraine BraccoDet. Ray
Ingrid VeningerGraduate student on subway
Donnie WahlbergMr. Grey
Richard SchiffMr. Green
Tara RoslingMr. Brown
Kenneth WelshCaz Hollowitz
Stuart ClowJogger
Michael A. MirandaDenny Alcala
Sandi RossMrs. Jenkins
Louis Del GrandeFrank Stonehouse
Gary ReinekeDeputy Mayor
Richard FitzpatrickBorough commanderTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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