The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 (videorecording)
(DVD)
Contributors
Published
Culver City, CA : Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, 2009.
Edition
Anamorphic widescreen.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (106 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Status
Adult DVDs
ADVD TAKING
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ADVD TAKING
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Adult DVDs | ADVD TAKING | On Shelf |
Subjects
LC Subjects
Action and adventure films.
Crime films.
Criminal behavior -- Drama.
Feature films.
Fiction films.
Film adaptations.
Film remakes.
Godey, John, -- 1912-2006 -- Film and video adaptations.
Hostage negotiations -- Drama.
New York (N.Y.) -- Drama.
New York City Transit Authority -- Drama.
Subways -- New York (State) -- New York -- Drama.
Thrillers (Motion pictures)
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Crime films.
Criminal behavior -- Drama.
Feature films.
Fiction films.
Film adaptations.
Film remakes.
Godey, John, -- 1912-2006 -- Film and video adaptations.
Hostage negotiations -- Drama.
New York (N.Y.) -- Drama.
New York City Transit Authority -- Drama.
Subways -- New York (State) -- New York -- Drama.
Thrillers (Motion pictures)
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
More Details
Published
Culver City, CA : Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, 2009.
Format
DVD
Edition
Anamorphic widescreen.
Language
English
UPC
043396253391, 00043396253391
Notes
General Note
Based on the novel by John Godey.
General Note
Remake of the 1974 film of the same name.
General Note
Originally released as a motion picture in 2009.
General Note
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.
Participants/Performers
Denzel Washington, John Travolta, John Turturro, Luis Guzman, Michael Rispoli, James Gandolfini.
Description
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.
Target Audience
MPAA rating: R.
System Details
DVD, Dolby digital surround.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction
For private home use only.
Language
In English with optional English or French subtitles.
Language
Closed-captioned.
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Scott, T., Washington, D., Travolta, J., Turturro, J., & Godey, J. (2009). The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 (videorecording) (Anamorphic widescreen.). Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Tony Scott et al.. 2009. The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 (videorecording). Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Tony Scott et al.. The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 (videorecording) Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, 2009.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Scott, Tony, et al. The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 (videorecording) Anamorphic widescreen., Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, 2009.
Note! Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy. Citation formats are based on standards as of August 2021.
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