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The Taking of Pelham One Two Three

Movie
1974
1h 44m
R
English
Crime, Thriller, Action
User Score: 
7.8
Critic Score: 
83
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In New York, armed men hijack a subway car and demand a ransom for the passengers. Even if it's paid, how could they get away?
The Taking of Pelham One Two Three Poster

The Taking of Pelham One Two Three

R
Movie
1974
1h 44m
English
Crime, Thriller, Action
In New York, armed men hijack a subway car and demand a ransom for the passengers. Even if it's paid, how could they get away?
Rating
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7.8
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The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974) on IMDb
CRITIC SCORE
83

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Walter Matthau
Lt. Garber
James Broderick
Denny Doyle
Lee Wallace
The Mayor
Tom Pedi
Caz Dolowicz
Beatrice Winde
Mrs. Jenkins
Jerry Stiller
Lt. Rico Patrone
Nathan George
Ptl. James
Rudy Bond
Police Commissioner
Kenneth McMillan
Borough Commander
Doris Roberts
Mayor's Wife
Julius Harris
Inspector Daniels
Anna Berger
The Mother
Gary Bolling
The Homosexual
Carol Cole
The Secretary
Alex Colon
The Delivery Boy
Joe Fields
The Salesman
Mari Gorman
The Hooker
Michael Gorrin
The Old Man
Thomas La Fleur
The Older Son
Directed By: Joseph Sargent
Written By: John Godey (Novel), Peter Stone (Screenplay)

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jekyl6669 says...
8 years ago
Some great tension is piled on, which is relieved by bits of humor from the cast. I love the claustrophobic setting, also how it's such a time capsule of 70s New York.
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Spiritualized Kaos says...
one year ago
Hijacking a metro is a bad idea.
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Buck Flower Sings says...
4 years ago
The fact is, they remade this several times, all failing miserably to capture the atmosphere that this classic has.
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Jim222001 says...
6 years ago
While I miss the late Tony Scott. I disagree, that his remake is superior. Like he once said. When all it did is add more violence and cursing. With Denzel less interesting than Walter Matheu was. Will he survive the day, to bring his wife home a gallon of milk ? Who cares ? This is original is a better made mystery and crime film. With a fantastic cast at the top of their game and a funny yet brilliant ending.
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Jordyep
5/10  one year ago
Tonally one of the most confusing things I’ve seen. The directing isn't poor, but it constantly bounces between a grimy, atmospheric 70s crime thriller and something that wants to be a lot sillier. It’s reflected very well in the performances, none of the actors feel like they’re in the same m More
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