The Taking of Pelham One Two Three

The Taking of Pelham One Two Three

19741hr 44min

In the heart of bustling New York City, chaos ensues as a group of cunning criminals take control of a subway car, plunging the underground system into a high-stakes hostage situation. As tension mounts and the clock ticks down, the mastermind behind the operation, Mr. Blue, played by Robert Shaw, exudes a chilling calmness that will send shivers down your spine.

With the fate of the passengers hanging in the balance, it's a race against time for transit authority Lt. Zachary Garber, portrayed by Walter Matthau, to outsmart the hijackers and prevent a catastrophe. As the gripping narrative unfolds, secrets are revealed, alliances are tested, and unexpected twists keep viewers on the edge of their seats until the very last moment. "The Taking of Pelham One Two Three" is a classic thriller that will have you guessing until the final credits roll.

Cast

Héctor Elizondo

Bill Cobbs

Man on Platform

Bill Cobbs

Jerry Stiller

Lt. Rico Patrone

Jerry Stiller

Martin Balsam

Doris Roberts

Mayor's Wife

Doris Roberts

Robert Shaw

Walter Matthau

Lt. Garber

Walter Matthau

Earl Hindman

Kenneth McMillan

Borough Commander

Kenneth McMillan

Rudy Bond

Police Commissioner

Rudy Bond

Joe Seneca

Police Sergeant

Joe Seneca

Julius Harris

Inspector Daniels

Julius Harris

Tony Roberts

Warren LaSalle

Tony Roberts

Dick O'Neill

Alex Colon

The Delivery Boy

Alex Colon

Robert Weil

Tom Pedi

Caz Dolowicz

Tom Pedi

George Lee Miles

The Pimp

George Lee Miles

Sal Viscuso

Ptl. O'Keefe

Sal Viscuso

Carol Cole

The Secretary

Carol Cole

James Broderick

Denny Doyle

James Broderick

Beatrice Winde

Mrs. Jenkins

Beatrice Winde

Mari Gorman

The Hooker

Mari Gorman

Christopher Murney

Dispatcher

Christopher Murney

Burtt Harris

Ptl. Ricci

Burtt Harris

Lee Wallace

The Mayor

Lee Wallace

Lucy Saroyan

Anna Berger

The Mother

Anna Berger

Ruth Attaway

Mayor's Nurse

Ruth Attaway

Conrad Yama

Mr. Tomashita

Conrad Yama

Joseph Attles

Angry Man

Joseph Attles

Neil Brooks Cunningham

Ptl. Miskowsky

Neil Brooks Cunningham

Jerry Holland

Bud Carmody

Jerry Holland

Nathan George

Ptl. James

Nathan George

Marvin Silbersher

Comptroller

Marvin Silbersher

Carolyn Nelson

Thomas Barbour

T.A. Chairman

Thomas Barbour

Michael Gorrin

The Old Man

Michael Gorrin

Gene Gross

Tony Fasce

Ptl. Wentworth

Tony Fasce

Penny Krompier

T.A. Secretary

Penny Krompier

Walter Lott

Executive On Train

Walter Lott

Toru Nagai

Mr. Yashimura

Toru Nagai

Willis Pinkett

Towerman

Willis Pinkett

Carmine Foresta

Train Expediter

Carmine Foresta

Cynthia Belgrave

The Maid

Cynthia Belgrave

Gary Bolling

The Homosexual

Gary Bolling

Louise Larabee

The Alcoholic

Louise Larabee

Joe Fields

The Salesman

Joe Fields

Gino Gennaro

Police Lieutenant

Gino Gennaro

Timothy Meyers

Thomas La Fleur

The Older Son

Thomas La Fleur

Isabella Hoopes

Woman On Platform

Isabella Hoopes

Eric O'Hanian

The Younger Son

Eric O'Hanian

Walter Jones

Mr. Mattson

Walter Jones

Tura Nakamura

Mr. Nakabashi

Tura Nakamura

Michelle Matthow

T.A. Receptionist

Michelle Matthow

Barry Snyder

The W.A.S.P.

Barry Snyder

Jim Pelham

Subway Guard

Jim Pelham

William Snickowski

The Hippie

William Snickowski

Maria Landa

The Spanish Woman

Maria Landa

Rowena Rollins

Angry Woman

Rowena Rollins

Sho Onodera

Mr. Matsumoto

Sho Onodera