The Taking of Pelham One Two Three
The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974)
“We are going to kill one passenger a minute until New York City pays us 1 million dollars.”
Synopsis & Story Arc
Official Logline
In New York, armed men hijack a subway car and demand a ransom for the passengers while the authorities question about the method of their escape.
Complete Cast & Crew Directory
Directing & Screenplay
Cast & Characters
Walter Matthau
Walter Matthau
as Lieutenant Garber
Robert Shaw
Robert Shaw
as Blue
Martin Balsam
Martin Balsam
as Green
Héctor Elizondo
Héctor Elizondo
as Grey
Earl Hindman
Earl Hindman
as Brown
James Broderick
James Broderick
as Denny Doyle
Dick O'Neill
Dick O'Neill
as Correll
Lee Wallace
Lee Wallace
as Mayor
Tom Pedi
Tom Pedi
as Caz Dolowicz
Beatrice Winde
Beatrice Winde
as Mrs. Jenkins
Jerry Stiller
Jerry Stiller
as Rico Patrone
Nathan George
Nathan George
as Ptl. JamesCinematography & Large-Format Specifications
Cinematographic negative, aspect ratios & laboratory mastering sheet
| Aspect Ratios | 2.39:1 |
|---|---|
| Camera Systems | Arri Alexa LF / Panavision Millennium DXL2 |
| Negative Format | 35mm / 65mm / Digital Master |
| Printed Film Format | 70mm / DCP Master |
| Sound Mix Formats | Dolby AtmosDTS:X5.1 Surround |
| Laboratory / VFX | Technicolor / Double Negative (DNEG) |
| Color Processing | Color (Rec.709 / DCI-P3 Mastering) |
| Official Runtime | 105 min |
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