The Taking of Pelham One Two Three(1974)
“We are going to kill one passenger a minute until New York City pays us 1 million dollars.”
Overview
In New York, armed men hijack a subway car and demand a ransom for the passengers while the authorities question about the method of their escape.
Director
Joseph Sargent
Studio
Palomar Pictures International
Cast
Walter Matthau
as Lt. Garber
Robert Shaw
as Blue
Martin Balsam
as Green
Héctor Elizondo
as Grey
Earl Hindman
as Brown
James Broderick
as Denny Doyle
Dick O'Neill
as Correll
Lee Wallace
as The Mayor
Tom Pedi
as Caz Dolowicz
Jerry Stiller
as Lt. Rico Patrone
Beatrice Winde
as Mrs. Jenkins
Nathan George
as Ptl. James
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1974
Runtime
1h 45m
Language
English
Rating
7.5 / 10
Production Companies
Palomar Pictures International • Palladium Productions
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What is The Taking of Pelham One Two Three about?▼
In New York, armed men hijack a subway car and demand a ransom for the passengers while the authorities question about the method of their escape.
Who directed The Taking of Pelham One Two Three?▼
The Taking of Pelham One Two Three was directed by Joseph Sargent and released in 1974. It is a crime, thriller, comedy, action film.
How long is The Taking of Pelham One Two Three?▼
The Taking of Pelham One Two Three has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
Who stars in The Taking of Pelham One Two Three?▼
The cast of The Taking of Pelham One Two Three includes Walter Matthau as Lt. Garber, Robert Shaw as Blue, Martin Balsam as Green, Héctor Elizondo as Grey, Earl Hindman as Brown and more.
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