: The film follows Walter Garber (Denzel Washington), a New York City subway dispatcher whose routine day is upended when a criminal mastermind known as Ryder (John Travolta) hijacks a subway train. Ryder demands $10 million in ransom within one hour, threatening to execute one hostage for every minute the payment is late.

: A demoted MTA dispatcher forced into a high-stakes negotiation.

: The ruthless, former Wall Street high-roller leading the hijackers.

(English title: The Taking of Pelham 123 ) is a 2009 action thriller directed by Tony Scott. It is the third film adaptation of the 1973 novel by John Godey, following the 1974 classic and a 1998 TV movie. Movie Overview

: Garber, who is currently under investigation for allegedly taking a bribe, must use his extensive knowledge of the subway system to outmaneuver Ryder while acting as the unexpected negotiator. Key Characters and Cast

Armed men hijack a New York City subway train, holding the passengers hostage in return for a ransom, and turning an ordinary day'