The Taking of Pelham One Two Three
Summary:
On a quiet midday in New York, along the Lexington Avenue subway line, the train designated "Pelham One Two Three" -- so named for its station of origin and time of departure -- makes its way down the East Side of Manhattan. One by one, three men board the train, and at 28th Street, a fourth man approaches the motorman (James Broderick) and points a pistol at him, ordering him to unlo... Full Summary >>
Cast:
Walter Matthau - (Lieutenant Garber)
Robert Shaw - (Blue)
Martin Balsam - (Green)
Hector Elizondo - (Grey)
Earl Hindman - (Brown)
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Review:
Joseph Sargent's film version of the book by John Godey is an electrifying thriller sparked by great performances, unrelenting action, and the fantastic use of location shooting. Walter Matthau stars as a wrinkly transit cop negotiating a potentially deadly situation: four criminals have hijacked a New York City subway train full of hos... Continue >>
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