The Taking Of Pelham One Two Three (1974) Limited Edition 4K Ultra HD

In this gripping New York City-set thriller, a group of armed men hijack a subway train on the Pelham Bay Park line, demanding a $1 million ransom. Led by the calculating and cold-blooded “Mr. Blue” (Robert Shaw), the criminals hold 17 passengers hostage in one of the train cars. The Transit Authority, caught off guard, scrambles to negotiate, with Transit Police Lieutenant Zachary Garber (Walter Matthau) acting as the primary liaison.

As the city races against time to deliver the money within the tight deadline, Garber tries to outwit the hijackers using his knowledge of the subway system. Tensions rise underground and above as the clock ticks, leading to a suspenseful cat-and-mouse game. The film is known for its gritty realism, sharp dialogue, and iconic score by David Shire. It remains a landmark of 1970s crime cinema.

Product Features

4K ULTRA HD BLU-RAY LIMITED EDITION CONTENTS

• 4K restoration from the original camera negative
• 4K (2160p) UHD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible)
• Original lossless mono audio
• Optional lossless 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio remix
• Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
• Audio commentary by film historians Steve Mitchell and Nathaniel Thompson
• Audio commentary by actor/filmmaker Pat Healy and film programmer/historian Jim Healy
• The Mapping of Pelham One Two Three - brand new "then and now" tour of the film's locations by critic Bryan Reesman, featuring Jodi Shapiro, curator of the New York Transit Museum
• Central to Pelham One Two Three - brand new filmed appreciation by Barry Forshaw, author of American Noir
• 12 Minutes with Mr. Grey and Shades of Grey - two interviews with actor Hector Elizondo
• Cutting on Action - 2016 interview with editor Gerald B. Greenberg
• The Sound of the City - 2016 interview with composer David Shire
• Above and Below - 2018 interview with director of photography Owen Roizman
• Taking the Ride - 2018 featurette exploring the film's New York City locations
• The Making of Pelham One Two Three - vintage production featurette from the point of view of real-life New York City transit policeman Carmine Foresta
• Theatrical trailer
• TV spot
• Radio spots
• Image and poster gallery
• Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Sam Hadley
• Collector's booklet featuring new writing on the film by Priscilla Page, Glenn Kenny, Mark Cunliffe and Guy Adams