The novel 'The Taking of Pelham One Two Three' by Morton Freedgood (under the pen name John Godey) was published, which served as the basis for the movie.
The original film adaptation of 'The Taking of Pelham One Two Three' was released, bringing the story to the big screen.
A remake of the original film was released starring Denzel Washington and John Travolta, bringing a modern update to the story.