The Taking of Pelham One Two Three
1998, English. Directed by Félix Alcalá.
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?
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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The Taking of Pelham One Two Three is streaming on fuboTV, MGM+, and Philo in India.
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Cast & crew
- Félix AlcaláDirector
- 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
- Ben CookOlder boy on subway
- Bobby BorielloYounger boy on subway
- Robert YoungHomeboy on subway
Details
- Released
- 1 February 1998
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Peter Stone
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What The Taking of Pelham One Two Three is based on
The Taking of Pelham One Two Three is based on The Taking of Pelham One Two Three, a 1973 novel by Morton Freedgood, published by G. P. Putnam's Sons.
Novel · 1973
The Taking of Pelham One Two Three
By Morton Freedgood
Published by G. P. Putnam's Sons
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The Taking of Pelham One Two Three runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
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The Taking of Pelham One Two Three is streaming on fuboTV, MGM+, and Philo in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Taking of Pelham One Two Three?
If you liked The Taking of Pelham One Two Three, try The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3, Desperate Hours, Mad City.
Who directed The Taking of Pelham One Two Three?
The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1998) was directed by Félix Alcalá and stars Edward James Olmos, Vincent D'Onofrio, Lisa Vidal.
What is The Taking of Pelham One Two Three based on?
The Taking of Pelham One Two Three is based on The Taking of Pelham One Two Three, a 1973 novel by Morton Freedgood, published by G. P. Putnam's Sons.