

We are going to kill one passenger a minute until New York City pays us 1 million dollars.
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.
The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974) is a crime, thriller, and action film directed by Joseph Sargent. It stars Walter Matthau, Robert Shaw, and Martin Balsam. The film runs for 1 hour 45 minutes. Audiences have made it strongly rated, with an average score of 7.5 out of 10 from 639 votes.

Walter Matthau
Lieutenant Garber

Robert Shaw
Blue

Martin Balsam
Green

Héctor Elizondo
Grey

Earl Hindman
Brown

James Broderick
Denny Doyle

Dick O'Neill
Correll

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The Taking of Pelham One Two Three stars Walter Matthau, Robert Shaw, Martin Balsam, and Héctor Elizondo, and was directed by Joseph Sargent.
The Taking of Pelham One Two Three has a runtime of 1 hour 45 minutes.
The Taking of Pelham One Two Three was released in 1974.
The Taking of Pelham One Two Three is a crime, thriller, and action film.
The Taking of Pelham One Two Three holds an average audience score of 7.5 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.
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