The Taking of Pelham One Two Three

© MGM 1974

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.

Release:

October 2nd, 1974

Genre:

Crime, Drama, Thriller

Director:

Joseph Sargent

Cast:

Walter Matthau , Robert Shaw , Martin Balsam , Hector Elizondo , Earl Hindman

Writers:

John Godey , Peter Stone