
The Taking of Pelham One Two Three(1974)
In New York, armed men hijack a subway car and demand a ransom for the passengers. Even if it's paid, how could they get away?


“Get on, or GET OUT THE WAY!”
When a vengeful New York transit cop decides to steal a trainload of subway fares, his foster brother—a fellow cop—tries to protect him.

Wesley Snipes
John

Woody Harrelson
Charlie

Jennifer Lopez
Grace Santiago

Robert Blake
Donald Patterson

Chris Cooper
Torch

Joe Grifasi
Riley

Scott Sowers
Mr. Brown

Skipp Sudduth
Kowalski

Aida Turturro
Woman on Platform

Vincent Pastore
Gambler
Money Train is a action, comedy, crime film released in 1995 exploring themes of new york city, sibling relationship, subway, new york subway, train robbery. Directed by Joseph Ruben, it stars Wesley Snipes, Woody Harrelson, Jennifer Lopez. When a vengeful New York transit cop decides to steal a trainload of subway fares, his foster brother—a fellow cop—tries to protect him.
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