The Taking of Pelham One Two Three
Oct 02 1974
•2h 44m
•Crime, Thriller, Action
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?
Cast
See allWalter Matthau
Lt. Garber
Robert Shaw
Blue
Martin Balsam
Green
Hector Elizondo
Grey
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