The Taking of Pelham One Two Three

The Taking of Pelham One Two Three

1974 | 1h 48m | Crime, Action | TV-MA

Brief Synopsis

Four ruthless terrorists take over a New York City subway train and hold the passengers for ransom. They threaten to shoot one hostage each minute until a $1 million ransom is fully paid.

Cast and Crew

DIRECTOR

Joseph Sargent

CAST

Walter Matthau

Robert Shaw

Martin Balsam

Héctor Elizondo

Earl Hindman

James Broderick

Dick O'Neill

Lee Wallace

Tom Pedi

Beatrice Winde

Jerry Stiller

Nathan George

Rudy Bond

Kenneth McMillan

Doris Roberts

Julius Harris

PRODUCERS

Gabriel Katzka

Edgar J. Scherick

WRITERS

Peter Stone

John Godey

Host Intros

01:46
Ben Mankiewicz Intro -- The Taking Of Pelham One, Two, Three (1974)
Intro Aired: Aug 2018
Ben Mankiewicz introduces The Taking Of Pelham One, Two, Three, 1974.
01:59
Ben Mankiewicz Intro -- The Taking Of Pelham One Two Three (1974)
Intro Aired: Jul 2016
Ben Mankiewicz introduces The Taking Of Pelham One Two Three, 1974.

Related Videos

Taking of Pelham One Two Three, The -- (Movie Clip) Fiorello LaGuardia
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Warren the deputy mayor (Tony Roberts) takes charge as Al the mayor (Lee Wallace) and his wife (Doris Roberts) consider whether to pay ransom in Joseph Sargent's The Taking of Pelham One Two Three, 1974.
Taking of Pelham One Two Three, The (1974) -- (Movie Clip) We Call It The Nerve Center
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Transit cop Zach Garber (Walter Matthau) introduces Lt. Patrone (Jerry Stiller) as he shows Tokyo subway officials the inner-workings of the New York system in The Taking of Pelham One Two Three, 1974.
Taking of Pelham One Two Three, The -- (Movie Clip) Listen Trainmaster
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Jaded New York transit cop Garber (Walter Matthau) loses face with Japanese guests, hijacker Blue (Robert Shaw) contacts trainmaster Frank (Kenneth McMillan) and Patrone (Jerry Stiller) doubts, in Joseph Sargent's The Taking of Pelham One Two Three, 1974.
Taking of Pelham One Two Three, The (1974) -- (Movie Clip) Taking Your Train
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Mr. Blue (Robert Shaw), Green (Martin Balsam), Grey (Hector Elizondo) and Brown (Earl Hindman) take the train in the dramatic opening of director Joseph Sargent's The Taking of Pelham One Two Three, 1974.

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