The Taking of Pelham One Two Three 1998
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 100 minutes
- Director
- Félix Alcalá
- Networks
- Trilogy Entertainment Group, MGM Television
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel
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Topic: Film "The Taking of Pelham One Two Three" (1998). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1998
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 100 minutes
- Release date
- Feb 1, 1998
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Trilogy Entertainment Group, MGM Television
- Genres
- Crime, Thriller, TV Movie
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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.4/10 from 21 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~100 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Trilogy Entertainment Group, MGM Television
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Title: The Taking of Pelham One Two Three.
Year: 1998.
Release Date (US): 02/01/1998.
Genre: Crime, Thriller, TV Movie (also described as American television crime thriller film).
Director: Félix Enríquez Alcalá.
Cast: Edward James Olmos, Vincent D'Onofrio, Donnie Wahlberg, Lorraine Bracco, Lisa Vidal.
Source Material: Television adaptation of the novel of the same name by Morton Freedgood.
Runtime: 1h 40m.
Plot: 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?
Sentence 1 (No spoilers): The Taking of Pelham One Two Three is a 1998 American television crime thriller film. (15 words)
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“A gripping exploration of crime and thriller that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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The Taking of Pelham One Two Three holds a community rating of 5.4/10 based on 21 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Crime, Thriller for fans of the genre.
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The Taking of Pelham One Two Three is a feature film with a runtime of 100 minutes. It was released in 1998. Release status: Released.
Who directed The Taking of Pelham One Two Three?
The Taking of Pelham One Two Three was directed by Félix Alcalá.
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