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The Taking of Pelham One Two Three

on BBC One London

Thriller starring Walter Matthau, Robert Shaw

Four desperate men hatch a hijack plot with a difference. They take over a New York subway car - and 17 of its passengers - and demand one million dollars, to be paid within the hour. A nail-biting situation ensues as the hijackers threaten to kill the passengers unless the ransom is paid.
(1974, 15)
See Films: pages 46-56 ****
Barry Norman on Robert Shaw and The Taking of Pelham One Two Three: page 46

Contributors

Director:
Joseph Sargent
Lieutenant Garber:
Walter Matthau
Blue:
Robert Shaw
Green:
Martin Balsam
Grey:
Hector Elizondo
Brown:
Earl Hindman
Denny Doyle:
James Broderick
Correll:
Dick O'Neill
Mayor:
Lee Wallace
Caz DolowIcz:
Tom Pedi
Mrs Jenkins:
Beatrice Winde
Lieutenant Rico Patrone:
Jerry Stiller
Patrolman James:
Nathan George
Police Commissioner:
Rudy Bond
Borough Commander:
Kenneth McMillan
Mayor's wife:
Doris Roberts
Inspector Daniels:
Julius Harris

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