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[[Image:Pelhamposter.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''The Taking of Pelham One Two Three'' (1974)]] | [[Image:Pelhamposter.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''The Taking of Pelham One Two Three'' (1974)]] | ||
'''''The Taking of Pelham One Two Three''''' is a 1974 feature film adaptation of the best selling novel of the same name. The film stars [[Walter Matthau]] as a lieutenant in the New York Transit Authority who must negotiate with a team of hijackers who have commandeered a subway train designated as "Pelham 123". The film would subsequently be remade as a [[The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1998)|1998 television film]] starring [[Edward James Olmos]] and [[Vincent D'Onofrio]], and as a [[The Taking of Pelham 123 (2009)|2009 feature film]] starring [[Denzel Washington]] and directed by [[Tony Scott]]. | |||
{{Film Title|The Taking of Pelham One Two Three}} | |||
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The hijackers, Mr. Blue ([[Robert Shaw]]), Mr. Grey ([[Hector Elizondo]]), and Mr. Brown ([[Earl Hindman]]), (with the exception of Mr. Green ([[Martin Balsam]] who never fires his M76)), all carry and fire the [[Smith & Wesson M76]] submachine gun throughout the film. | |||
[[Image:Sw76-1.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Smith & Wesson M76 with stock extended - 9mm]] | [[Image:Sw76-1.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Smith & Wesson M76 with stock extended - 9mm]] | ||
[[Image:Pel-sw76a.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mr. Blue loads his S&W M76 prior to announcing the subway takeover.]] | [[Image:Pel-sw76a.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mr. Blue loads his S&W M76 prior to announcing the subway takeover.]] | ||
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[[Image:Pel-sw76g.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mr. Grey refuses to hand his S&W M76 over to Mr. Brown.]] | [[Image:Pel-sw76g.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mr. Grey refuses to hand his S&W M76 over to Mr. Brown.]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 21:34, 29 July 2023
The Taking of Pelham One Two Three is a 1974 feature film adaptation of the best selling novel of the same name. The film stars Walter Matthau as a lieutenant in the New York Transit Authority who must negotiate with a team of hijackers who have commandeered a subway train designated as "Pelham 123". The film would subsequently be remade as a 1998 television film starring Edward James Olmos and Vincent D'Onofrio, and as a 2009 feature film starring Denzel Washington and directed by Tony Scott.
The following weapons were used in the film The Taking of Pelham One Two Three:
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Revolvers
Colt Detective Special
Mr. Green (Martin Balsam) and Mr. Brown (Earl Hindman) each carry a Colt Detective Special while taking over the subway train. Transit Authority Lt. Rico Patrone (Jerry Stiller) also keeps a Detective Special in a holster on his belt.
Colt Official Police
Transit Authority Patrolman James (Nathan George) carries a Colt Official Police revolver, identified by its front sight, medium frame, and ejector rod.
Smith & Wesson Model 10 Snub
Transit Authority Lt. Zachary Garber (Walter Matthau) uses a Smith & Wesson Model 10 Snub when confronting Mr. Blue.
Pistols
Star Model B
Mr. Blue (Robert Shaw) draws a Star Model B when commandeering the subway train from the motorman, Denny Doyle, and when approaching the wounded undercover NYPD officer. This weapon alternates between the Star and a Browning Hi-Power, seen in both scenes.
Browning Hi-Power
Whenever Mr. Blue (Robert Shaw) fires his pistol in the film (shown as a Star Model B), it becomes a Browning Hi-Power.
Shotguns
High Standard Model 10
Several NYPD officers surrounding the train in the subway tunnels carry High Standard Model 10B bullpup-style shotguns with carry handles.
Winchester Model 1897
Several NYPD officers surrounding the train in the subway tunnels carry Winchester Model 1897 pump shotguns.
Ithaca 37
An NYPD officer seen near Inspector Daniels at the 28th Street subway station has an Ithaca 37.
Submachine Guns
Smith & Wesson M76
The hijackers, Mr. Blue (Robert Shaw), Mr. Grey (Hector Elizondo), and Mr. Brown (Earl Hindman), (with the exception of Mr. Green (Martin Balsam who never fires his M76)), all carry and fire the Smith & Wesson M76 submachine gun throughout the film.
