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Australian 3 sheet movie poster for the classic 1974 thriller film
"The Taking of Pelham One Two Three
". The film follows a group of criminals who hijack a New York City subway car and demand a million-dollar ransom within an hour, threatening to kill one passenger per minute if their demands are not met.
Key Information
Release Year: 1974
Director: Joseph Sargent
Starring Cast: Walter Matthau, Robert Shaw, Martin Balsam, and Héctor Elizondo
Plot Summary: A hardened transit police lieutenant, played by Walter Matthau, must negotiate with the hijackers led by an icy mercenary (Robert Shaw). The tension builds as the city races to deliver the ransom while authorities try to figure out how the criminals plan to escape from the underground.
Cultural Impact: The film is known for its gritty 1970s New York City atmosphere, sharp dialogue, and a highly regarded percussive jazz-funk score by David Shire. The novel's unique system of naming the hijackers by colors (Mr. Blue, Mr. Green, Mr. Grey, and Mr. Brown) was later a source of inspiration for Quentin Tarantino's film Reservoir Dogs. |
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