The Taking of Pelham 123 -
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John Travolta will play the leader of a quartet that hijacks a Gotham subway train and threatens to kill the passengers unless a ransom is paid.
The role was originated in the 1974 film by Robert Shaw.
Washington is cast as the chief detective of security for the subway, a role originated by Walter Matthau in the Joseph Sargent-directed drama.
David Koepp wrote the script and Todd Black, Jason Blumenthal and Steve Tisch are producing through Escape Artists. Tony Scott is also producing through his Scott Free banner.
Movie information
| Release Date (USA): | 2009-06-12 |
| Rating (USA): | R |
| Release Date (UK): | 2009-07-31 |
| Rating (UK) : | R18 |
| Director: | Tony Scott |
| Producer: | Scott Free Prod. |
| Studio: | Columbia Pictures |
| Writer/s: | David Koepp |
Cast
| John Travolta | Ryder |
| Denzel Washington | Walter Garber |
| James Gandolfini | Mayor |
| Luis Guzmán | Phil Ramos |
| Victor Gojcaj | Bashkim |
| John Turturro | Camonetti |
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