The Taking of Pelham One Two Three

Based On the book by Morton Freedgood

The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (also known as The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3) is a 1974 American thriller crime drama film directed by Joseph Sargent and starring Walter Matthau, Robert Shaw, Martin Balsam and Héctor Elizondo. Peter Stone adapted the screenplay from the 1973 novel written by Morton Freedgood under the pen name John Godey. The film follows a group of criminals who hijack a New York City Subway car and hold the passengers for ransom. The title is derived from the train's radio call sign, which is based on where and when the train began its run; in this case, the train originated at the Pelham Bay Park station in the Bronx at 1:23 p.m.

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Release date:

September 1, 1974

Director:

Joseph Sargent

Cast:

Walter Matthau, Robert Shaw, Martin Balsam, Héctor Elizondo, Jerry Stiller

Genre:

Thriller, Drama, Action, Heist, Crime thriller

Country:

United States

Language:

English

Year page:

1974 in adaptations