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The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (re-release)
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68 out of 100

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8.1 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 8 Ratings

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  • Starring: Robert Shaw, Walter Matthau
  • Summary: In this 1974 film, four armed men hijack a New York City subway train and demand 1 million dollars -- which must be delivered in 1 hour -- for the train and the lives of the passengers held.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Nora Sayre
    80
    Throughout, there's a skillful balance between the vulnerability of New Yorkers and the drastic, provocative sense of comedy that thrives all over our sidewalks.
  2. TV Guide
    Reviewed by: Staff (Not Credited)
    70
    Exciting, suspenseful drama.
  3. Variety
    Reviewed by: Staff (Not Credited)
    50
    Good action caper.

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  1. Positive: 4 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. Tetsuo
    10
    One of the best heist films ever made. It follows Morton Freedgood's book very closely while the difference is that it has a social satire of New York. Another thing remarkable is Walter Matthau and Robert Shaw as the hero and villain. Their acting is tremendous like always. The humour is pretty good it isn't laugh-out-loud funny, it more like laughing on the inside type of humour. Jerry Stiller make a good small role as well.… Expand
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  2. ERG1008
    7
    Men hijack subway train, hold passengers to ransom, try to escape, things don't go to plan. Excellent Seventies action film with Robert Shaw, Walter Matthau & Martin Balsam in fine form. It has dated slightly in the look, dialogue & characters but the acting is good & the story flows well. Great ending too.… Expand
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