Walter Matthau, Robert Shaw, Martin Balsam
In New York, armed men hijack a subway car and demand a ransom for the passengers. Even if it's paid, how could they get away?
DVD Release Date: May 15, 2001
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October 23, 2009A little bit dated maybe, a bit naive and unfortunately a little bit racist but this classic 70's thriller has some great characters and what it lacked in action, it made up for in intrigue, dialogue and performance. Future action/thrillers should take note (although a remake isn...( read more)
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August 8, 2009A group of criminals highjack a subway train and demand $1 million from New York City. Transit cop, Lt. Garber tries to work the situation out, but it seems the gang have planned everything to the second and are running the show. Garber tries to get one step ahead of the gang.
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July 30, 2009The Taking of Pelham One Two Three is a tense crime thriller full of original characters and perfect dialogue. I was struck by the naturalism of it all, with hijacker Balsam engaging in a conversation about colds with the conductor. Shaw makes a fantastic villain, he is cold, cal...( read more)
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June 23, 2009Matthau is a Lieutenant in the Transit Authority police for the city of New York. He works from a control room for the subway system. Jerry Stiller is another Lieutenant for the TA. And O'Neill is the lead manager of the control room. Having Stiller and Matthau in unexpected ...( read more)
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October 19, 2009Walter Matthau and Robert Shaw shine in this sleek 1970s thriller. Somehow, the movie manages to be original while not going so far out on a limb that it's obviously grasping for that "unique" label. The film is very well-structured. It hits all the key points that it needs to wi...( read more)
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September 17, 2009I got a real kick out of this movie. Just a great thriller. Although, I was annoyed at the chopped up edited version I saw on TV. This is one of those films where it was easy to buy into the premise and (pardon the pun) go along for the ride. Matthau was terrific. I really e...( read more)
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September 15, 2009From the mayor's office to police headquarters to the busiest subway system, New York City is held powerless from the grip of four ruthless men, each of them wearing an almost-identical trench coat, sunglasses, and hat. They all board at a variety of station stops at the Pelham 1...( read more)
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September 7, 2009A great caper flix w/ Matthau & Shaw both giving dynomite battling performances. Tarantino may have lift the colour schemed names for Reservoir Dogs but it originated in this nifty little film.
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