Taking of Pelham One Two Three

directed by Joseph Sargent
Category: "Action/Adventure"
Year of Release:1974
Date Added:08/09/2010
Date Watched:08/09/2010
Description:Four men, led by Mr. Blue (Robert Shaw) hijack a NYC subway train and hold the passengers hostage for $1 million. Blue negotiates with Lt. Garber (Walter Matthau) who keeps his cool throughout. After the hijackers get their money, they send the train down the tracks while they attempt to escape through an emergency exit. One is killed in a quarrel with Blue, one is killed by an undercover cop, Blue is cornered by Garber and steps on the third rail to kill himself and the fourth is tracked down by Garber in his apartment.
My Rating:6

Reviews for Taking of Pelham One Two Three

Review - Taking of Pelham One Two Three

It wasn't bad, but it certainly didn't make my top 10, or even top 100 list. Matthau as Garber was the only bright spot and the only character worth rooting for.
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