The Taking of Pelham One Two Three
Seen it?1974 | 105 min | Crime, Thriller, Action, Comedy
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (100% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime fans, anyone who likes to be kept guessing and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Escape from New York, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny, tense.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 45 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Made in 1974: an older pace and style.
In New York, armed men hijack a subway car and demand a ransom for the passengers while the authorities question about the method of their escape.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.5 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 199K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Joseph Sargent
- Walter MatthauLieutenant Garber
- Robert ShawBlue
- Martin BalsamGreen
- Héctor ElizondoGrey
- Earl HindmanBrown
- James BroderickDenny Doyle
- Dick O'NeillCorrell
- Lee WallaceMayor
- Tom PediCaz Dolowicz
- Beatrice WindeMrs. Jenkins