DVD
2 of 2 Copies Available
- ALMA POWELL: Audiovisual Collection
- CENTRAL: Audiovisual Collection
The taking of Pelham one two three
Call Number
- DVD ACTION (CEN, POW)
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
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer : Distributed by Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment,
Physical Description
1 videodisc (124 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Audience
MPAA rating: R.
Series
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.
Subjects
- Subways > New York (State) > New York > Drama.
- Hostage negotiations > New York (State) > New York > Drama.
- Hijacking of trains > New York (State) > New York > Drama.
- Criminal behavior > New York (State) > New York > Drama.
- Hostages > New York (State) > New York > Drama.
- Ransom > Drama.
- New York City Transit Authority > Drama.
- New York City Transit Authority > Officials and employees > Drama.