directed by: Joseph Sargent, year: 1974
actors: Walter Matthau, Robert Shaw, Martin Balsam

The Taking of Pelham One Two Three is a gripping thriller set in New York City. The film follows the hijacking of a subway train by a group of armed men who demand a ransom of one million dollars. The tense negotiation between the hijackers and the transit police is led by Lt. Garber, played by Walter Matthau. As time runs out, Garber must outsmart the cunning leader of the hijackers, Mr. Blue, portrayed by Robert Shaw, to save the passengers and prevent a disaster.

Hostage, Subway, Negotiation, Tension, Ransom