

The Taking of Pelham One Two Three
1974-10-02 · 105 min · ★ 7.5
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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Production details
- Directors
- Joseph Sargent
- Production companies
- Palomar Pictures International, Palladium Productions
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Walter MatthauLieutenant Garber
Robert ShawBlue
Martin BalsamGreen
Héctor ElizondoGrey
Earl HindmanBrown
James BroderickDenny Doyle
Dick O'NeillCorrell
Lee WallaceMayor
Tom PediCaz Dolowicz
Beatrice WindeMrs. Jenkins
Jerry StillerRico Patrone
Nathan GeorgePtl. James
Rudy BondPolice Commissioner
Kenneth McMillanBorough Commander
Doris RobertsMayor's Wife
Julius HarrisInspector Daniels
Anna BergerMother
Gary BollingHomosexual
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