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Scouting for the Re-Taking of Pelham 123
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Jen Chung
Published Feb 12, 2008
Modified Mar 7, 2008
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Ooh, a fun update about the remake of The Taking of Pelham One-Two-Three. AMNY's Subway Tracker reports that location scouting is well under way, "Crews were at the Hoyt-Schermerhorn station today...crews will be doing a camera test near Jerome and Tremont in the Bronx tomorrow some time (near the 4 line)." Transit officials even confirmed that crews were scouting today!
Last September, the remake plans were announced, with Tony Scott directing and Denzel Washington reprising the Walter Matthau role of Lt. Zachary 'Z' Garber. John Travolta joined the cast in October, to play villain Mr. Blue, portrayed by Robert Shaw in the 1974 film.
We recently watched original movie again and were reminded of the references to the city's finances and the mayor's dilemma of what to do. Back in the 1970s, the city was near bankrupt and movie's (and book's) idea of a $1 million ransom seemed risky. We wonder if the slowing economy will make the remake's ransom demand seem as vast.
And fun fact: Giants co-owner Steve Tisch is one of the producers. Guess a movie on the Giants' season and Super Bowl win will have to wait.
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Jen Chung is a former WNYC and Gothamist editor.
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