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Features: DVD, Widescreen, Theatrical Version, Trailers
A New York City subway train is hijacked and held for ransom in "an incredible caper with first-rate performances" (New York Magazine) that
also features an all-star cast and thrill-a-minute suspense.
Editor's Note
THE TAKING OF PELHAM ONE TWO THREE superbly achieves what few other movies do: a successful blend of thrills, style, comedy, drama, suspense and action. It is the precursor for many thrillers of the 1990s, from indie hits like Quentin Tarantino's RESERVOIR DOGS, and more popular, Hollywood vehicles like SPEED.The story focuses on four criminals who hijack a subway car and demand one million dollars from the mayor of New York, threatening to kill one hostage per minute if their demands aren't met. The hijackers are Mr. Blue (Robert Shaw), the crafty and efficient leader; Mr. Green (Martin Balsam), the train driver; Mr. Gray (Hector Elizondo), the hothead; and Mr. Brown (Earl Hindman), a nervous, stuttering man. New York City transit lieutenant Zachary Garber (Walter Matthau) goes above and beyond his call of duty to play negotiator with the hijackers. The camera grabs the viewer by taking him down into dark gritty hallows of the subway tunnels and into the midst of the harrowing situation on the hijacked car. Based on the book by John|Godey, TAKING OF PELHAM is a true classic that depicts the dark, crime-ridden climate of 1970s New York city.
| Features | Region 1 | | NTSC | | Keep Case | | Letterbox - 2.35 | | Widescreen - 1.85 | | Audio:
| Mono - English, Spanish, French | | Subtitles - Spanish, French | | Additional Release Material:
| Trailers: Theatrical Trailer | | Additional Products:
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| Entertainment Reviews
 | The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974) - DVD Review By: Matt Paprocki - Blogcritics.org Reviews Published on: 7/29/2009 2:29 PM | | The Taking of Pelham One Two Three is a perfect example of how to mix humor and drama in film. Humor comes from natural dialogue as characters try to make sense of a hijacked subway train stopped in the tunnels of New York. It never interferes with the emotion or intensity of the events to ruin the moment. Even the ending of Pelham is a gag, but a perfect complement to the rest of the piece. Lt. Zachary Graber (Walter Matthau) realizes the criminals holding the subway hostage are smart and in control, making a point of it numerous times throughout the film....read the full review |
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Release Information
|  | Studio: MGM |
| Release Date: 7/7/2009 |
| Running Time: 104 minutes |
| Original Release Date: 1974 | | Catalog ID: 114201 | | UPC: 00027616837523 | | Number of Discs: 1 |
Audio & Video
| | Original Language: English | | Available Audio Tracks: English [CC], English, French Dubbed, Spanish Dubbed | | Available Subtitles: French, Spanish | | Video: Color |
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