The taking of Pelham one two three

Author

Joseph Sargent

Call Number

• DVD ACTION (CEN)

Languages

In English, French or Spanish, with optional French or Spanish subtitles; closed-captioned.

Performers

Walter Matthau, Robert Shaw, Martin Balsam, Hector Elizondo.

Publication Information

Beverly Hills, CA : Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer : Distributed by Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, [2009]

Physical Description

1 videodisc (124 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.

Audience

MPAA rating: R.

Summary

A gang of thugs who have hijacked a subway train near New York's Pelham Station threaten to kill one hostage per minute. Forced to stall the assailants until a ransom is delivered or a rescue made, transit chief Lt. Garber must somehow ad-lib, con and outmaneuver one of the craftiest, cruelest villains ever.

Notes

Title from container.

Based on the novel by John Godey.

Originally released as a motion picture in 1974.