The Taking of Pelham One Two Three

    The Taking of Pelham One Two Three
    1974

    Synopsis

    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?

    Your Movie Library

    Cast

    • Walter MatthauLt. Garber
    • Robert ShawBlue
    • Martin BalsamGreen
    • Hector ElizondoGrey
    • Earl HindmanBrown
    • James BroderickDenny Doyle
    • Dick O'NeillCorrell
    • Lee WallaceThe Mayor
    • Tom PediCaz Dolowicz
    • Beatrice WindeMrs. Jenkins

    Recommendations

    • 80

      The New York Times

      Throughout, there's a skillful balance between the vulnerability of New Yorkers and the drastic, provocative sense of comedy that thrives all over our sidewalks.
    • 70

      Village Voice

      Sargent's whole enterprise doubles as a '70s archaeological dig.
    • 70

      TV Guide Magazine

      Exciting, suspenseful drama.
    • 50

      Variety

      Good action caper.