Denzel Washington, John Travolta Cast In THE TAKING OF PELHAM 1, 2, 3 Remake - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 02-16-2008, 08:38 PM

Scheduled Start Date - March 3

Shooting Location - New York

Producer: Todd Black - Jason Blumenthal - Steve Tisch

Writer: David Koepp

Director: Tony Scott

CAST: Denzel Washington - John Travolta

Remake of the 1974 film "The Taking of Pelham 1, 2, 3" directed by Joseph Sargent. The latest incarnation takes place in contemporary New York and is set in motion when four hijackers take over a subway train and hold the passengers for ransom. They threaten to shoot one hostage each minute until a ransom is fully paid.

Ireneparalegal · 02-16-2008, 08:40 PM

I vaguely remember the original. I hope this remake will be memorable.

Janice · 02-16-2008, 09:37 PM

I saw the original at the theater. I remember because I was on a date, lol. Fantastic movie, with a good premise. It was a very gritty, nerve-wracking movie. Walther Matthau was fantastic. I'd love to see a remake.

02-16-2008, 08:38 PM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Denzel Washington, John Travolta Cast In THE TAKING OF PELHAM 1, 2, 3 Remake Scheduled Start Date - March 3 Shooting Location - New York Producer: Todd Black - Jason Blumenthal - Steve Tisch Writer: David Koepp Director: Tony Scott CAST: Denzel Washington - John Travolta Remake of the 1974 film "The Taking of Pelham 1, 2, 3" directed by Joseph Sargent. The latest incarnation takes place in contemporary New York and is set in motion when four hijackers take over a subway train and hold the passengers for ransom. They threaten to shoot one hostage each minute until a ransom is fully paid.
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02-16-2008, 08:40 PM	#2
Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,691	I vaguely remember the original. I hope this remake will be memorable.
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02-16-2008, 09:37 PM	#3
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	I saw the original at the theater. I remember because I was on a date, lol. Fantastic movie, with a good premise. It was a very gritty, nerve-wracking movie. Walther Matthau was fantastic. I'd love to see a remake.