The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (TV) (1998)
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Made for television, The Taking of Pelham One Two Three is adapted from the suspense novel by John Godey, previously filmed as a theatrical feature in 1974. The earlier version was highlighted by the verbal cat-and-mouse game between a cynical veteran NYPD detective, played by Walter Matthau, and a… More Made for television, The Taking of Pelham One Two Three is adapted from the suspense novel by John Godey, previously filmed as a theatrical feature in 1974. The earlier version was highlighted by the verbal cat-and-mouse game between a cynical veteran NYPD detective, played by Walter Matthau, and a world-weary master criminal, played by Robert Shaw. The remake offers two detectives, Piscotti (Edward James Olmos and Ray (Lorraine Bracco), who match wits with a man calling himself Mr. Blue (Vincent D'Onofrio), who has masterminded the hijacking of a New York subway car. As his cohorts hold the 14 passengers hostage, Mr. Blue demands a $5 million ransom, to be delivered in one hour, or else the captives will be killed one by one. Though the dark humor which pervaded the 1974 version is largely absent here, the remake pulls off the neat trick of being highly suspenseful and subtle and low-key at the same time. The Taking of Pelham One Two Three debuted February 1, 1998, on CBS. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Directed By
- Félix Enríquez Alcalá
- Genres
- Mystery & Suspense, Drama
Unrated,
- In Theaters
- Feb 1, 1998 Wide
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Cast
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Edward James Olmos
as Det. Anthony Piscotti
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Philip Akin
as ESU Lieutenant
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Peter Boretski
as Old Man
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Lorraine Bracco
as Det. Ray
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Vincent D'Onofrio
as Mr. Blue
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Louis Del Grande
as Frank Stonehouse
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Silvio Oliviero
as Denny Alcala
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Gary Reineke
as Deputy Mayor
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Sandi Ross
as Mrs. Jenkins
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Richard Schiff
as Mr. Green
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Ingrid Veninger
as Graduate Student
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Lisa Vidal
as Babs Cardoza
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Kenneth Welsh
as Caz Hollowitz
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Philip Williams
as Off. Ricci
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Richard Fitzpatrick
as Borough Commander
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Stuart Clow
as Jogger
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Ben Cook
as Older Boy
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Judah Katz
as TV. Reporter
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Donnie Wahlberg
as Mr. Grey
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Catherine Blythe
as Video Camerawoman
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John Nelles
as Off. Wentworth
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Bobby Boriello
as Younger Brother
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Frank T. Nakashima
as Tourist
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Alisa Wiegers
as Office Worker
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Roy Lewis
as Off. Artis Washington
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Tara Rosling
as Mr. Brown
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Black Katt
as Homeboy
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Kathryn Albertson
as Subway Rider
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Merv Pryhitka
as Fired MTA Worker
