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The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974)
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Ratings: 7.7/10 from 13,023 users
Metascore:
68/100
Reviews: 154 user | 57 critic | 4 from Metacritic.com 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? Director:Joseph Sargent |
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| Walter Matthau | ... |
Police Lt. Zachary Garber
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| Robert Shaw | ... |
Bernard Grier aka Blue
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Martin Balsam | ... |
Harold Longman aka Green
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| Hector Elizondo | ... |
Giuseppe Benvenuto aka Grey
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Earl Hindman | ... |
George Steever aka Brown
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James Broderick | ... | |
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Lee Wallace | ... |
Al - the Mayor of New York City
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Tom Pedi | ... | |
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Beatrice Winde | ... |
Mrs. Jenkins
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| Jerry Stiller | ... |
Police Lt. Rico Patrone
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Nathan George | ... |
Police Ptl. James
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Rudy Bond | ... |
Phil - Police Commissioner
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Kenneth McMillan | ... |
Harry - Borough Commander
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| Doris Roberts | ... |
Jessie - the Mayor's Wife
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Storyline
Four armed men hijack a New York City subway train and demand 1 million dollars - which must be delivered in 1 hour - for the train and the lives of the passengers held hostage. Lt. Zachary Garber of the New York City Transit Police must contend with City Hall red tape, the unrelenting demands of the hijackers, and the ever-ticking clock in his efforts to save the passengers and bring the hijackers to justice. Written by Joe Tomasone <jtomason@li.net>
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Before this train reaches the next station it will become the scene of the most spectacular hijack ever attempted See more »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USARelease Date:
(West Germany) See more »Also Known As:
El tomar de Pelham uno dos tres See more »Box Office
Gross:
SEK 1,003,937 (Sweden)Company Credits
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Mr. Mattson: Okay, kid, out loud now so's I can hear what you're sayin'.
Bud Carmody: I'm checkin' the passengers gettin' on and off...
Mr. Mattson: Uh-huh.
Bud Carmody: Front and back. Shuttin' the doors. Rear section first and the first section. And the doors are closed. Now I'm checking my indicator lights to make sure all the doors are locked. I remove my switch key and back out the window for a distance of three car lengths to make sure no one's being dragged. 51st Street next stop; next stop, 51st Street. How'd I do?
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Filming of the subway scenes began in late November 1973 and lasted through January 1974. Though the scenes were filmed on a track that had been out of use since the 1940s, they were close enough to the still functioning A and E lines that takes had to be done in between those trains coming through (to and from Hoyt-Schermerhorn station) because of their noise and lights. See more »Goofs
Continuity: When Mr. Green first enters 59th street station, an R16 NYC Subway car is seen leaving with the designations of a 6 train (2:16). Seconds later, Green then goes downstairs to catch an R22 train that is also a 6 train (2:45). See more »Quotes
[first lines]Mr. Mattson: Okay, kid, out loud now so's I can hear what you're sayin'.
Bud Carmody: I'm checkin' the passengers gettin' on and off...
Mr. Mattson: Uh-huh.
Bud Carmody: Front and back. Shuttin' the doors. Rear section first and the first section. And the doors are closed. Now I'm checking my indicator lights to make sure all the doors are locked. I remove my switch key and back out the window for a distance of three car lengths to make sure no one's being dragged. 51st Street next stop; next stop, 51st Street. How'd I do?
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Although many of the scenes in this film were taken on transit property, theNew York City Transit Authority is not responsible for plot, story and
characters portrayed. The Authority did not render technical advice and
assistance. See more »
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