This quintessentially New York heist picture used this train station for key scenes.
by Rich Watson
This post is part of the We Are Family Blogathon, an event focusing on relatives of film and TV stars. At the end I’ll tell you where to find more posts like this.
The Taking of Pelham 123 is a crime movie from 1974 based on a book, starring Walter Matthau. Armed men hijack a subway car, with passengers inside. They demand a million dollars from New York City. Matthau is the transit cop who leads the team trying to apprehend them and save the hostages.
Much of the action takes place on the east side of midtown on Park Avenue, at or near the 28 Street station, where the 6 train runs.
