The Taking of Pelham One Two Three
by Morton Freedgoodliterary work· published 1973
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The Taking of Pelham One Two Three is a 1973 thriller novel by Morton Freedgood, writing under the pen name John Godey. The novel's title is derived from the train's radio call sign. When a New York City Subway train leaves to start a run, it is given a call sign based upon the time it left and where; in this case, Pelham Bay Park station at 1:23 p.m.
Adaptations (3)
The Taking of Pelham One Two Three has been adapted 3 times, across film and television film, from 1974 to 2009. The most recent is The Taking of Pelham 123 (2009).
The Taking of Pelham One Two Three1974 · film · 104 min · dir. Joseph Sargent · IMDb ↗In New York, armed men hijack a subway car and demand a ransom for the passengers while the authorities question about the method of their escape.
The Taking of Pelham 1232009 · film · 106 min · dir. Tony Scott · IMDb ↗Armed men hijack a New York City subway train, holding the passengers hostage in return for a ransom, and turning an ordinary day's work for dispatcher Walter Garber into a face-off with the mastermind behind the crime.
