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Where to watch The Taking of Pelham One Two Three(1974)

Movie · 1974 · 1h 45m · Crime, Thriller, Action

In the United States, The Taking of Pelham One Two Three is available to stream on Prime Video. It's also free on Fandango at Home Free, YouTube Free, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.

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Where to stream The Taking of Pelham One Two Three

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The Taking of Pelham One Two Three plot summary

We are going to kill one passenger a minute until New York City pays us 1 million dollars.

In New York, armed men hijack a subway car and demand a ransom for the passengers while the authorities question about the method of their escape.

Details

Release date
October 2, 1974
Runtime
1h 45m
Genres
Crime, Thriller, Action, Comedy
Directed by
Joseph Sargent
Country
United States
TMDB rating
7.5 / 10 · 665 votes

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Cast

  • Walter MatthauWalter MatthauLieutenant Garber
  • Robert ShawRobert ShawBlue
  • Martin BalsamMartin BalsamGreen
  • Héctor ElizondoHéctor ElizondoGrey
  • Earl HindmanEarl HindmanBrown
  • James BroderickJames BroderickDenny Doyle
  • Dick O'NeillDick O'NeillCorrell
  • Lee WallaceLee WallaceMayor
  • Tom PediTom PediCaz Dolowicz
  • Beatrice WindeBeatrice WindeMrs. Jenkins

FAQ

Where can I watch The Taking of Pelham One Two Three?

In the United States, The Taking of Pelham One Two Three is available to stream on Prime Video. It's also free on Fandango at Home Free, YouTube Free, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.

Can I rent or buy The Taking of Pelham One Two Three?

Yes. In the United States you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

How long is The Taking of Pelham One Two Three?

The Taking of Pelham One Two Three runs 1h 45m (105 minutes).

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