The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974)

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Written by John Godey, Paul Logan

Directed by Joseph Sargent

Running Time: 100 minutes (approx)

Production Year: 1974

Rating: 15 Certificate

Production Country: Italy/USA

Filmed in Colour

This superb fast-moving thriller cracks on at a tremendous pace, helped by slick editing that racks up the tension, and a blustery, funky soundtrack, full of blistering brass.

Released in 1974 and adapted from John Godey's novel, it focuses on the hijacking of a New York subway train. The hijackers - led by Robert Shaw - are a ruthless and dangerously nervy bunch. Their demands are unequivocal: give us $1 million in cash in the next hour, or else we'll kill the train's passengers.

Transport cop Walter Matthau (pictured) is on top form, with wise cracks a go-go, and a gritty determination to track down the villains, without paying the ransom. Can he do it? Tremendous.

Cast

Walter MatthauLt. Zachary 'Z' Garber
Image for Robert ShawRobert ShawMr. Blue
Image for Martin BalsamMartin BalsamMr. Green
Hector ElizondoMr. Gray
Earl HindmanMr. Brown
James BroderickDenny Doyle
Dick O'NeillFrank Correll
Lee WallaceThe Mayor
Tom PediCaz Dolowicz
Beatrice WindeMrs. Jenkins
Jerry StillerLt. Rico Patrone
Nathan GeorgePtl. James
Rudy BondPolice Commissioner
Kenneth McMillanBorough Commander
Image for Doris RobertsDoris RobertsMayor's Wife

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