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Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974 film)

The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974)

Director: Joseph Sargent

Synopsis[]

In New York City, a criminal gang (Martin Balsam, Hector Elizondo, Earl Hindman) led by the ruthless "Mr. Blue" (Robert Shaw) hijacks a subway car and threatens to start shooting one passenger per minute unless they receive a million dollars in cash from the city within an hour. On the other end of the line, crusty veteran transit policeman Zachary Garber (Walter Matthau) has his hands full dealing with the mayor's office and his hotheaded fellow cops, while also trying to deliver the ransom before the deadline expires.

Male Deaths[]

Female Deaths[]

None.

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