The Taking Of Pelham 123

Four ruthless gunmen (played by Robert Shaw, Martin Balsam, Hector Elizondo, and Earl Hindman) take over a New York City subway and hold the passengers for ransom. They threaten to shoot one each minute until a million-dollar ransom is fully paid. Walter Matthau portrays the transport cop determined to stop the criminals. The tense thriller is based on the book by John Godey.

• Director: Joseph Sargent
• Format: Widescreen
• Run time: 1 hour and 40 minutes
• Release date: 4 Jun. 2012
• Actors: Walter Matthau, Robert Shaw, Martin Balsam, Hector Elizondo, Earl Hindman
• BBFC Cert: 15
• Region: Region B