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The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3

Tony Scott

Overview

Reviews (2)

JPV852 (Rated: 7)

JPV852

r96sk (Rated: 7)

r96sk

Casts & Credits

Denzel Washington (Walter Garber)

Denzel Washington

John Travolta (Ryder)

John Travolta

John Turturro (Lt. Camonetti)

John Turturro

Luis Guzmán (Phil Ramos)

Luis Guzmán

James Gandolfini (Mayor)

James Gandolfini

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