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The Taking of Pelham One Two Three

R19741h 45mJoseph Sargent
IMDb 7.6 · Rotten Tomatoes 98% · Metacritic 68

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"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.

CrimeThrillerActionComedy
New York CityRansomKidnappingHostageLiberation Of Hostage1970sMayorHijackingHostage-takingRemake

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Frequently asked questions

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

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.

How long is The Taking of Pelham One Two Three?

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

Is The Taking of Pelham One Two Three worth watching?

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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