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 hijacking of a subway train. John Travolta stars as Ryder, the criminal mastermind who, as leader of a highly-armed gang of four, threatens to execute the train's passengers unless a large ransom is paid within one hour. As the tension mounts beneath his feet, Garber employs his vast knowledge of the subway system in a battle to outwit Ryder and save the hostages.
Cast:
- Denzel Washington - Walter Garber
- John Travolta - Ryder
- Luis Guzmán - Phil Ramos
- Victor Gojcaj - Bashkim
- John Turturro - Camonetti
- James Gandolfini - Mayor
- Michael Rispoli - John Johnson
- Ramon Rodriguez - Delgado
- Saidah Arrika Ekulona - Dispatcher One
- John Benjamin Hickey - Deputy Mayor LaSalle
- Alex Kaluzhsky - George
- Gbenga Akinnagbe - Wallace
- Katherine Sigismund - Mom
- Jake Richard Siciliano - 8-Year-Old Boy (as Jake Siciliano)
- Gary Basaraba - Jerry Pollard (Motorman)