Original movie the taking of pelham 123

The taking of pelham one two three 1974 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. In the taking of pelham 1 2 3, denzel washington stars as new york city subway dispatcher walter garber, whose ordinary day is thrown into chaos by an audacious crime. In the original movie garbers character gives japanese subway officials a tour of the mta. Lovers of pelham subwayrelated film will know that the movie is based on a novel by morton freedgood psuedonym. Culture film features the taking of pelham 123 why remake a seventies classic. Those who saw the first movie and are expecting a blockbuster will be. More for the taking of pelham one two three mistakes continuity mistake. The taking of pelham 1,2,3 1974, park circusunited artists, dir by joseph sargent starring walter matthau and robert shaw, 124mns, 35mm deep dish 70s american1974 while the taking of pelham 1,2,3 is a still much beloved movie enough so they remade it a few years back, it still feels like it could have and will have if we have anything to do with it a. Starring walter matthau, robert shaw, hector elizondo and martin balsam. The taking of pelham 1 2 3 2009 making demands duration. In new york, armed men hijack a subway car and demand a ransom for the passengers. Sep 17, 2017 the taking of pelham 1 2 3 2009 makes no claims that its a true story or based on a true story. The taking of pelham 123 is a standout 1970s thriller for several reasons.

In the taking of pelham 1 2 3, new york city subway dispatcher, walter garbers, day is thrown into chaos by an audacious crime. It is a television adaptation of the novel of the same name by morton freedgood writing under the pseudonym john godey. From the late 1800s to current product we can use it all. The taking of pelham 123 original motion picture soundtrack. This movie is rated r for pervasive language and violence. Tony scott updates the taking of pelham 123 with better actors, more gun violence, and a grungier city. It is based on the book by morton freedgood, aka john godey. The taking of pelham 123 2009 film, a film adaptation directed by tony scott and starring denzel washington and john travolta.

A behindthescenes documentary on the making of tony scotts remake, the taking of pelham 123. With a brilliant, tense performance by robert shaw. The original version of the taking of pelham one two three was made 35 years ago, yet it retains a quality of cool that will remain long after people have forgotten the current version. Tony scott in the taking of pelham 123 2009 aisha tyler at an event for the.

A new york city subway dispatcher draws on his extensive knowledge of the subway system in order to outsmart a dangerous criminal mastermind whos hijacked a subway train in this remake of the 1974. The taking of pelham 123 gradually accelerates its tension before applying the emergency brakes. You could see how the city was run down and broke, that was the beginning of the crime epidemic that city endured until the mid 1990s. The 2009 version of the taking of pelham 123 splits the walter matthau character of zachary garber into two persons denzel washington as mta dispatcher walter garber, and john turturro as nypd hostage negotiator detective camonetti. The taking of pelham 123 in the taking of pelham 1 2 3, denzel washington stars as new york city subway dispatcher walter garber, whose ordinary day is thrown into chaos by an audacious crime. The taking of pelham one two three r 1h 44min action, crime, thriller 14 november 1974 west germany in new york, armed men hijack a subway car and demand a ransom for the passengers. Borough commander as kenneth mc millan inspector daniels. This lightningpaced thriller of a remake about the hijacking of a new york city subway train is as entirely fictitious as the original film, released in 1974. In the remake the japanese are selling trains to the mta. In the 2009 version of the movie the taking of pelham 1 2 3, denzel washington stars as new york city subway dispatcher walter garber, whose ordinary day is thrown into chaos by an audacious crime. A man, his wife, and their friend, stage a bloody bank robbery, unaware they are stealing money from the mob. The taking of pelham 123 is a remake of the highly regarded 1974 film the taking of pelham one two three, which starred oldschool actors walter matthau, martin balsam, hector elizando and earl hindman. Unter demselben originaltitel the taking of pelham one two three wurde.

The taking of pelham 123 is based on a 1974 film of the same name. The taking of pelham one two three 412 movie clip trying. Hector elizondo in the taking of pelham one two three 1974. Four heavily armed men hijack a subway train and demand a ransom on the 18 passengers they are holding hostage. The taking of pelham one two three is a 1998 canadianamerican television film directed by felix enriquez alcala and starring edward james olmos. The original trailer in high definition of the taking of pelham one two three directed by joseph sargent and starring walter matthau, robert. Just seen the 1974 version of the taking of pelham 1,2,3 on dvd and much prefer it to the remake. With walter matthau, robert shaw, martin balsam, hector elizondo.

Director joseph sargents the taking of pelham one two three is a well crafted and thrilling film with a wonderful cast. Harry gregsonwilliams the taking of pelham 123 original. An urban beat sprawling the towering skyscrapers, harnessing corporations that generate the commodity of wealth. The taking of pelham one two three 1974 cast and crew. The taking of pelham one two three 1212 movie clip youtube. David shire the taking of pelham one two three 1974 hd. The taking of pelham one two three 1974 ending spoiler. The taking of pelham one two three 1998 film, a television movie directed by felix enriquez alcala and starring edward james olmos. See the full list of the taking of pelham one two three cast and crew including actors, directors, producers and more. The taking of pelham one two three tv movie 1998 imdb. The taking of pelham 1 2 3 2009 directed by tony scott. It was well acted, had a taut and funny script, and it was well directed with a music score that was enjoyable in its own right like so many of the better pictures made in that era.

The taking of pelham 123 original motion picture soundtrack by harry gregsonwilliams. The taking of pelham one two three 1974 film wikipedia. Jun 11, 2009 part 1 a 1974 film that takes place in new york. Jul 30, 20 12 videos play all the taking of pelham one two three 1974 movie movieclipsfilm 50 facts you didnt know about pulp fiction duration. The taking of pelham 123 8x10 movie lobby card set of 8. It is a television adaptation of the novel of the same name by morton freedgood writing under the pseudonym john godey, and is a remake of the 1974 classic. The strength of the film lies in an electrifying plot that delivers intense. Denzel washington and john travolta play their parts well and it is a good movie to kill a couple of hours with on a rainy night. Despite a strong cast, the taking of pelham 1 2 3 suffers under the excesses of tony scotts frantic direction, and fails to measure up to the 1974. The taking of pelham 123 8x10 movie lobby card set of 8 vintage walter matthau movie. A description of tropes appearing in taking of pelham one two three. Aside from that, theres nothing to separate the two movies beside. With edward james olmos, vincent donofrio, donnie wahlberg, richard schiff.

Scherick, and starring walter matthau, robert shaw, martin balsam and hector elizondo. I will confess that its probably been at least 20 years since ive seen it and dont remember much about it but i plan on renting it very soon to watch it again. It is a film adaptation of the novel of the same name by morton freedgood writing under the pseudonym john godey, and is a remake of the original 1974 film adaptation of the same name, which was also remade in 1998 as a tv film. The taking of pelham 1 2 3 2009 makes no claims that its a true story or based on a true story. Jul 05, 2012 i take a look at the 1974 film the taking of pelham one two three and its 2009 remake. This lightningpaced thriller of a remake about the hijacking of a new york city subway train is as entirely fictitious as the original film, released in 1974, which starred walter matthau, robert shaw, and martin balsam.

Nyc was much more grittier in the 1970s than when the remake was made. The taking of pelham 123 why remake a seventies classic. The taking of pelham one two three 1974 rotten tomatoes. Nobody gets terrifically worked up, except the specialeffects people. The taking of pelham 123 this lobby card set contains 8 cards total these are original cards not reproductions measures 8 x 10 a fine addition to any collection. The taking of pelham one two three original vs remake. The bustling heart of american bureaucracy, capitalism and greed. The taking of pelham 123 1974 original trailer hd 1080p.

I can recommend this movie to anyone who enjoys a suspenseful action movie. A 1974 heist film adapted from john godeys thriller novel published the previous year. The taking of pelham one two three also known as the taking of pelham 1 2 3 is a 1974 american thriller film directed by joseph sargent, produced by gabriel katzka and edgar j. I take a look at the 1974 film the taking of pelham one two three and its 2009 remake. The taking of pelham 123 is a film directed by tony scott with denzel washington, john travolta, james gandolfini, john turturro, year. Jun 10, 2009 theres not much wrong with tony scotts the taking of pelham 1 2 3, except that theres not much really right about it. Oh, john travolta is angry and denzel washington is determined, but you dont sense passion in the performances. It was well acted, had a taut and funny script, and it was well directed with a music. The taking of pelham one two three was released on october 2, 1974. Jan 21, 2019 in the original movie garbers character gives japanese subway officials a tour of the mta. For filmmakers in the 1970s, it was the clever, subtle touches that made their movies great. The taking of pelham 123 2009 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. With denzel washington, john travolta, luis guzman, victor gojcaj. And its why modern remakes, such as a new version of the taking of pelham 123, can never compare.

Havent seen the original pelham 123, so i cant make any comparisons, but to be honest, i had little to no expectations going in, mainly because of john travolta and how poorly received his movies have been in recent years, fearing that he likely. The taking of pelham one two three 1998 film wikipedia. The strength of the film lies in an electrifying plot that delivers intense thrills from start to finish. Theres not much wrong with tony scotts the taking of pelham 1 2 3, except that theres not much really right about it. Aug 11, 2010 super groovy score by david shire for 70s masterpiece the taking of pelham 123 best viewed in hq. The taking of pelham 123 2009 fullhd movie, the taking of pelham 123 2009 fullhd movie dvd quality. David shire the taking of pelham one two three 1974. If you havent seen the original then this is a good movie. The film is about a train dispatcher denzel washington who is pressed into the role of negotiator after a criminal john travolta takes a subway car of passengers hostage. Today, tony scotts rendition of the taking of pelham 123 hits theaters. An urban beat sprawling the towering skyscrapers, harnessing corporations that generate the commodity of. This product is manufactured on demand using cdr recordable media.

Havent seen the original pelham 123, so i cant make any comparisons, but to be honest, i had little to no expectations going in, mainly because of john travolta and how poorly received his movies have been in recent years, fearing that he likely would derail this movie. The taking of pelham 123 is a 2009 american action thriller film directed by tony scott. The taking of pelham 123 2009 film the taking of pelham 123 is a 2009 american action thriller film directed by tony scott. Armed men hijack a new york city subway train, holding the passengers hostage in return for a ransom, and turning an ordinary days work for dispatcher walter garber into a faceoff with the mastermind behind the crime.