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1974 · 105 min · R

The Taking of Pelham One Two Three

Directed by Joseph Sargent · Crime, Thriller, Action, Comedy

The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974) is a Crime film, directed by Joseph Sargent set in New York City during the 1970s. It runs 105 minutes and is rated R.

A heist, with a tense and darkly comic tone. Themes of greed & ambition play out through real time.

Composer
David Shire
Cinematography
Owen Roizman
Cast
Walter MatthauRobert ShawMartin BalsamHéctor ElizondoEarl HindmanJames BroderickDick O'NeillLee Wallace

The world of this film

Setting

Where
New York City
Setting
UndergroundUrban
When
1970s

Premise & themes

Premise
Heist
Themes
Greed & Ambition
Structure
Real Time
Tone
TenseDarkly Comic

Shape

Protagonist
Ensemble
Pacing
Propulsive
Based on
Pure Fiction

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