The taking of Pelham 123 [videorecording] / Tony Scott; Todd Black; Brian Helgeland; Denzel Washington; John Travolta; John Turturro; Luis Guzmán; Michael Rispoli; James Gandolfini; Harry Gregson-Williams; Gbenga Akinnagbe; John Godey; Columbia Pictures Corporation.; Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures.; Relativity Media.; Scott Free Productions.; Escape Artists (Firm); Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (Firm).
When the passengers of a subway train are taken hostage for ransom, New York City subway dispatcher Walter Garber must use his vast knowledge of the subway system to try to outwit the criminal mastermind behind the crime.
Record details
- ISBN: 1435909046
- ISBN: 9781435909045
- Physical Description: 1 videodisc (106 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- Edition: Anamorphic widescreen
- Publisher: Culver City, Calif. : Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, 2009.
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- Based on the novel by John Godey.Features: commentary with director Tony Scott; commentary with writer Brian Helgeland and producer Todd Black; No time to lose : the making of Pelham 123; The third rail : New York underground; marketing Pelham; From the top down : stylizing character.Originally released as a motion picture in 2009.Remake of the 1974 film of the same name.
- Participant or Performer Note:
- Denzel Washington, John Travolta, John Turturro, Luis Guzman, Michael Rispoli, James Gandolfini.
- Target Audience Note:
- MPAA rating: R for violence and pervasive language.
- Language Note:
- Closed-captioned.In English with optional English or French subtitles.
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Fiction films.
Film adaptations.
Film remakes.
Thrillers (Motion pictures)
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Available copies
- 37 of 37 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at McDowell County Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 37 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Fort Branch Library | DVD TAK (Text) | 37810435499610 | Adult Video | Available | - |
