Hostage movie showdowns

‘Taking of Pelham 1 2 3’ is only the latest captive match-up

By S. James Snyder, Special to Metromix

The ads for action remake “The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3” don’t even bother listing the full names of its stars.

Washington. Travolta. It’s all you need to know.

The actors face off for the year’s most anticipated A-list duel as opposing forces in a hostage crisis unfolding in the subway tunnels beneath New York City. Of course, Hollywood has a history of high impact hostage showdowns. Take a look back at some of the most memorable.