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Taking of Pelham One Two Three, The (re-release)
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Movie Info
Genre(s): Suspense/Thriller
Written by:
Peter Stone
John Godey (novel)
Directed by: Joseph Sargent
Release Date:
Theatrical: August 29, 2003
DVD: May 1, 2001
Running Time: 104 minutes, Color
Origin: USA
Summary
RATING: R
Starring Walter Matthau, Robert Shaw, Martin Balsam, Hector Elizondo, Earl Hindman, James Broderick, Dick O'Neill, and Lee Wallace
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.
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What The Critics Said
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The New York Times Nora Sayre
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.
Read Full Review >Village Voice Jessica Winter
Sargent's whole enterprise doubles as a '70s archaeological dig.
Read Full Review >What Our Users Said
The average user rating for this movie is 8.8 (out of 10) based on 5 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Thomas M. gave it a 10:
A superb thriller with knockout performances, perfect cinematography and editing. A forgotten gem!
Pat C. gave it a 6:
Engrossing but somewhat stretched crime drama. Instant ending reminiscent of 1930's one-liner dialogue-o-ramas where scripts were everything. Gesundheit.
