Name: The Taking of Pelham One Two Three
Director: Joseph Sargent
Genre: Crime, Thriller, Action
Released: 1974-01-01
Duration: PT1h 45mM
Rating: 7.6
Cast: Walter Matthau, Robert Shaw, Martin Balsam, Héctor Elizondo, Earl Hindman

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What is The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974) about?

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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.

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Who stars in The Taking of Pelham One Two Three?

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The Taking of Pelham One Two Three stars Walter Matthau (Lieutenant Garber), Robert Shaw (Blue), Martin Balsam (Green), Héctor Elizondo (Grey), Earl Hindman (Brown). The film was directed by Joseph Sargent.

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How long is The Taking of Pelham One Two Three?

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The Taking of Pelham One Two Three has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1974. It is rated R.

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Is The Taking of Pelham One Two Three worth watching?

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The Taking of Pelham One Two Three holds an IMDb rating of 7.6/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 98. Fans of Crime, Thriller, Action are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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Where can I watch The Taking of Pelham One Two Three?

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