# The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974)

> A sardonic transit cop races institutional confusion and a ruthless countdown when four armed hijackers seize a New York subway train.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/4037

## Facts

- Runtime: 105 min
- Genres: Crime, Thriller, Action, Comedy
- Director: Joseph Sargent
- Cast: Walter Matthau, Robert Shaw, Martin Balsam, Héctor Elizondo, Earl Hindman, James Broderick, Dick O'Neill, Lee Wallace
- TMDB rating: 7.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0072251/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: witty, tense, sardonic, late night thriller viewing, 1970s crime marathon

## Synopsis

A high-stakes hostage situation unfolds beneath the bustling streets of New York City, where every second counts.

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