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Synopsis
A New York City subway dispatcher draws on his extensive knowledge of the subway system in order to outsmart a dangerous criminal mastermind who's hijacked a subway train in this remake of the 1974 thriller inspired by John Godey's bestselling book. Walter Garber (Denzel Washington) was drifting through his daily routine when he received word that a heavily armed gang of four has hijacked a subway train and are holding all of the passengers hostage. Led by cunning master thief Ryder (John Travolta), the gunmen will begin executing everyone aboard should the authorities fail in delivering a sizable ransom in the space of just one hour. With the tension in the tunnels rising, Walter races to save the hostages before the shootings start. But through it all, there's one part of Ryder's plan that Walter can't quite comprehend: Even if the thieves do succeed in getting their money, how could they possibly get out of the tunnels undetected? ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide

Cast

James Gandolfini Mayor
John Travolta Ryder
Denzel Washington Walter Garber
Denzel Washington Zachary "Z" Garber
Luis Guzman Phil Ramos
John Turturro Camonetti
Michael Rispoli John Johnson

Production Crew

John Godey Book Author
Tobias Schliessler Cinematographer
Harry Gregson-Williams Composer (Music Score)
Renee Ehrlich Kalfus Costume Designer
Tony Scott Director
Chris Lebenzon Editor
Barry H. Waldman Executive Producer
Michael Costigan Executive Producer
Ryan Kavanaugh Executive Producer
Jason Blumenthal Producer
Steve Tisch Producer
Todd Black Producer
Tony Scott Producer
Chris Seagers Production Designer
Brian Helgeland Screenwriter
David Koepp Screenwriter
Chuck Picerni, Jr. Stunts Coordinator
Year: 2009
Runtime:
Country: USA
MPAA Rating: R
for violence and pervasive language
Category: Feature

Genre
Thriller

Produced by
Escape Artists
Scott Free
Scott Free Productions

Release
July 24, 2009 (USA)
by Columbia Pictures
MGM
Relativity Media