ENTRY 2 : The Taking Of Pelham 123

This version of The Taking Of Pelham 123 splits the Walther Matthau character of Walter Garber into two character Denzel Washington as Train Dispatcher Walter Garber, and John Tutorro as NYPD detective, both of whose ordinary day had turn to chaos by a crime. The hijacking of a subway train that is in Garbers charge. John Travolta co-stars as Ryder, the head of criminal mastermind who as a leader of a deadly-armed gang, threatens to execute the train passengers unless a large ransom is paid within one hour. Garber employs his vast knowledge of the subway system in a battle to outwit Ryder and save the passengers. Detective Camonetti starts the movie in taking charge of the situation, suspecting Garbers complicity,but realizes his mistake when his actions cause the death of a passengers. Realizing that only Garber can solve the problem and to save the passengers. In the end, it is Garber who solves the riddle of how the criminals intend to get away with the money.