The Taking of Pelham One Two Three
Crime • R • 1974 • 1 hr 45 min
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Not as flashy as modern day thrillers and that's why I like it. Action: believable, comedy: natural, danger: tangible, Matthau: perfection.
A solid classic forgotten now, except by movie fans. The new one is good, but this is quality. Make time and be rewarded.
Taut 70s heist populated with terrific ensemble of character actors playing both cops, robbers and every-men. Quintessential 70s NY grit.
An excellent heist movie that laid the groundwork for many after it. Robert Shawn’s performance can’t be beat.
Great film. So glad I saw this original rather than the remake. I felt like I was immersed into NYC in ‘74!
This is like the most NY movie ever. No one is that upset about people dying or anything more that it is a huge inconvenience
Terrific heist film watch this instead of the latest version the story fits the time.
'Guy's threaten to kill a hostage an hour till they get the ransom? Too bad. I got a subway to run.' Film captures 7Os NY like no other.
Good solid action suspense thriller with a good cast. Plenty of twists and turns. Matthau is great. Stiller too. Plenty of humor as well.
An exciting crime/hostage thriller. Amazing with fanatical Shaw and wisecracking Matthau. I prefer this film over recent version.
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