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The Taking of Pelham One Two Three

English • 1974 • 1h 45m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Director

Crime Comedy Thriller

Synopsis

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.

Included in
Fun City: NYC Woos Hollywood, Flirts with Disaster
Position 16
Included in
New York Stories
Position 25
Included in
September 2021
Position 88

Credits

Crew

DirectorJoseph Sargent

WriterPeter Stone

CinematographerOwen Roizman

ComposerDavid Shire

EditorRobert Q. Lovett, Gerald B. Greenberg

ProducerEdgar J. Scherick, Gabriel Katzka

Cast

Walter Matthauas Lt. Garber

Robert Shawas Blue

as Green

Héctor Elizondoas Grey

Earl Hindmanas Brown

James Broderickas Denny Doyle

Dick O'Neillas Correll

Lee Wallaceas The Mayor

Tom Pedias Caz Dolowicz

Jerry Stilleras Lt. Rico Patrone

Beatrice Windeas Mrs. Jenkins

Nathan Georgeas Ptl. James

Rudy Bondas Police Commissioner

Kenneth McMillanas Borough Commander

Doris Robertsas Mayor's Wife

Julius Harrisas Inspector Daniels

Cynthia Belgraveas The Maid

Anna Bergeras The Mother

Gary Bollingas The Homosexual

Carol Coleas The Secretary

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