| Description |
1 videodisc (ca. 106 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Note |
Originally released as a motion picture in 2009. |
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Based on the novel by John Godey. |
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Special features: commentaries with director, writer, and producer ; making of Pelham 123 featurette ; New York underground featurette ; stylizing character with Danny Moumdjian ; marketing Pelham. |
| Credits |
Music, Harry Gregson-Williams. |
| Cast |
Denzel Washington, John Travolta, John Turturro, Luis Guzman, Michael Rispoli, 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, who has hijacked the passengers of subway train, Pelham 1-2-3. NYPD Hostage Negotiator Detective Camonetti initially takes charge of the situation, but quickly realizes that Ryder will only deal with Garber. Garber employs his vast knowledge of the subway system in a battle to outwit Ryder and save the hostages. |
| Audience |
MPAA rating: R; violence and pervasive language. |
| System Details |
DVD, region 1, anamorphic widescreen (2.40:1) presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround. |
| Language |
English or dubbed French dialogue, English or French subtitles ; closed-captioned ; audio description for the visually impaired. |
| Subject |
New York City Transit Authority -- Drama.
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New York (N.Y.). Police Dept. -- Drama.
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Subways -- New York (State) -- New York -- Drama.
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Hostage negotiations -- New York (State) -- New York -- Drama.
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Criminal behavior -- New York (State) -- New York -- Drama.
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| Genre/Form |
Thrillers (Motion pictures)
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Crime films
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired
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Video recordings for people with visual disabilities
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| Added Author |
Black, Todd.
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Scott, Tony, 1944-2012-
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Blumenthal, Jason.
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Tisch, Steve.
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Helgeland, Brian.
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Washington, Denzel, 1954-
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Travolta, John, 1954-
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Turturro, John, 1957-
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Guzmán, Luis, 1957-
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Rispoli, Michael.
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Gandolfini, James.
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Godey, John, 1912-2006.
Taking of Pelham 1 2 3.
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Columbia Pictures Corporation.
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Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures.
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Relativity Media.
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Scott Free Productions.
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Escape Artists (Firm)
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Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (Firm)
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| Added Title |
Taking of Pelham one-two-three |
| ISBN |
1435909046 |
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9781435909045 |
| Standard No. |
043396253391 |
| Music No. |
25339 Sony Pictures Home Entertainment |
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