The Taking Of Pelham 1 2 3

Note

All Aboard the Pelham Enthusiast Express!

A hijacked subway ride spins into a high-speed chess match of wits and wills. Hostage takers led by Ryder demand millions, but dispatch maestro Garber must outsmart them before the clock hits zero. It's tension on tracks, where every second counts!

The Taking Of Pelham 1 2 3 Trivia

What year was the original film "The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3" released? (Genius)

#1: 1974

#2: 1980

#3: 1985

#4: 1990

Who directed the 2009 remake of "The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3"? (Easy)

#1: Martin Scorsese

#2: Tony Scott

#3: Steven Spielberg

#4: Quentin Tarantino

0/0 Correct

Hi there! Are you a fan of The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3?

We're looking for avid fans to help us add images, and curate our polls and trivia.

If you're interested in helping, join us as a premium user or a moderator, and together we'll make something great!

The Taking Of Pelham 1 2 3 Fun Facts

The film's title is derived from the train's scheduled departure time and station, Pelham Bay Park at 1:23 PM.

The fictional ransom demand of $1 million in the 1974 film inspired real-life New York City subway security measures.

The Taking Of Pelham 1 2 3 Polls

Which character did you find most compelling?

Zachary Garber

Ryder

Walther Matthau's character

John Travolta's character

Show Results

Favorite Scene in The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3

The Hijacking

The Negotiation

The Escape

The Final Confrontation

Show Results

Popular Characters

Walter Garber

Ryder

Detective Torres

Phil Ramos

James Franco

The Train Conductor

Timeline Highlights ( To Fictional )

View Full Timelines

literature

July 1, 1973

Publication of Novel 'The Taking of Pelham One Two Three'

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.

film

June 18, 1974

Release of Original Movie Adaptation

The original film adaptation of 'The Taking of Pelham One Two Three' was released, bringing the story to the big screen.

film

June 12, 2009

Release of 2009 Remake of 'The Taking of Pelham 123'

A remake of the original film was released starring Denzel Washington and John Travolta, bringing a modern update to the story.

If You Love The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 You Might Also Enjoy Discovering:

Books: Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides The Woman in the Window by A.J. Finn The Snowman by Jo Nesbø

Movies: Law Abiding Citizen Unstoppable Runaway Train Speed Inside Man Man on Fire Collateral The Negotiator Escape Plan The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974)

Music: Ride of the Valkyries by Richard Wagner Symphony No. 9 in D Minor, Op. 125 'Choral': Ode to Joy by Ludwig van Beethoven In the Hall of the Mountain King by Edvard Grieg Mars, the Bringer of War (The Planets) by Gustav Holst Boléro by Maurice Ravel

TV Shows: 24 The Blacklist Person of Interest Prison Break Money Heist Designated Survivor Homeland Blindspot La Femme Nikita Bodyguard

Video Games: Grand Theft Auto V Payday 2 Saints Row IV Watch Dogs 2 Red Dead Redemption 2 Sleeping Dogs Max Payne 3 Hitman 3 L.A. Noire Mafia III

Become a member of Fan Abyss to get personalized recommendations! As you track the things you're a fan of, our system will be able to use all of that data to give you REALLY GOOD recommendations!

Recent Movie Comments

Phaethon commented on:
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie

Watched this in theaters. Was a fun popcorn movie. I didn't like it as much as the first movie though. The nostalgia moments are a lot of fun for me, but the first movie had a ton of those too.

Phaethon commented on:
Alita: Battle Angel

I need to rewatch this and see if it moves from a like to a favorite for me. I forget about it, see it mentioned, and remember that it was way better than I thought it was going to be. This is a great one to watch if you haven't yet.

Phaethon commented on:
Project Hail Mary (Movie)

Finally got to see this in theaters - it's a lovely movie. One of the higher quality family-friendly sci fi movies in a LONG time. The part I liked least about the book was the humor - movie was the same. Which speaks to how good the adaptation was.