In "The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3," Denzel Washington stars as New York City subway dispatcher Walter Garber, whose ordinary day is thrown into chaos by an audacious crime: the hijacking of a subway train. John Travolta stars as Ryder, the criminal mastermind who, as leader of a highly-armed gang of four, threatens to execute the train's passengers unless a large ransom is paid within one hour. As the tension mounts beneath his feet, Garber employs his vast knowledge of the subway system in a battle to outwit Ryder and save the hostages.

Cast:

• Denzel Washington - Walter Garber
• John Travolta - Ryder
• Luis Guzmán - Phil Ramos
• Victor Gojcaj - Bashkim
• John Turturro - Camonetti
• James Gandolfini - Mayor
• Michael Rispoli - John Johnson
• Ramon Rodriguez - Delgado
• Saidah Arrika Ekulona - Dispatcher One
• John Benjamin Hickey - Deputy Mayor LaSalle
• Alex Kaluzhsky - George
• Gbenga Akinnagbe - Wallace
• Katherine Sigismund - Mom
• Jake Richard Siciliano - 8-Year-Old Boy (as Jake Siciliano)
• Gary Basaraba - Jerry Pollard (Motorman)