The Taking of Pelham One Two Three_
"We are going to kill one passenger a minute until New York City pays us 1 million dollars."
In New York, armed men hijack a subway car and demand a ransom for the passengers. Even if it's paid, how could they get away?
Starring
Walter Matthau, Robert Shaw, Martin Balsam
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Prime Video
5 countries
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Year context
The Taking of Pelham One Two Three was released 52 years ago in 1974.
Overview
In New York, armed men hijack a subway car and demand a ransom for the passengers. Even if it's paid, how could they get away?
The Taking of Pelham One Two Three is a Crime, Thriller, Action film with a runtime of 1h 44m.
CAST (20)
Walter Matthau
Lt. Garber
Robert Shaw
Blue
Martin Balsam
Green
Héctor Elizondo
Grey
Earl Hindman
Brown
James Broderick
Denny Doyle
Dick O'Neill
Correll
Lee Wallace
The Mayor
Tom Pedi
Caz Dolowicz
Jerry Stiller
Lt. Rico Patrone
Beatrice Winde
Mrs. Jenkins
Nathan George
Ptl. James
Rudy Bond
Police Commissioner
Kenneth McMillan
Borough Commander
Doris Roberts
Mayor's Wife
Julius Harris
Inspector Daniels
Cynthia Belgrave
The Maid
Anna Berger
The Mother
Gary Bolling
The Homosexual
Carol Cole
The Secretary
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
104 min (1h 44m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
7.5/10 (603 votes)
Popularity
2
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Taking of Pelham One Two Three about?
In New York, armed men hijack a subway car and demand a ransom for the passengers. Even if it's paid, how could they get away?
How long is The Taking of Pelham One Two Three?
The Taking of Pelham One Two Three has a runtime of 104 minutes (1h 44m).
Who stars in The Taking of Pelham One Two Three?
The cast of The Taking of Pelham One Two Three includes Walter Matthau, Robert Shaw, Martin Balsam, Héctor Elizondo, Earl Hindman.
What is the rating of The Taking of Pelham One Two Three?
The Taking of Pelham One Two Three has a rating of 7.5 out of 10 based on 603 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Crime
Thriller
Action