July 2, 2025
The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974) - Joseph Sargent - Cinematic Flashback Podcast
The player is loading ...
This week, it’s a hijacking, a countdown, and a whole lotta attitude. On The Cinematic Flashback Podcast, Chuck is finally back in the studio with co-host Matt to ride the rails through one of the tightest thrillers of the decade: The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974). Directed by Joseph Sargent and starring Walter Matthau, Robert Shaw, and a who’s who of future TV legends, this gritty New York subway hijack caper is a masterclass in tension, tone, and transit chaos. What We Talk About
- The brilliance of Walter Matthau’s dry wit and understated authority
- Robert Shaw’s cold precision as the no-nonsense Mr. Blue
- Behind-the-scenes subway facts and the MTA’s reluctant cooperation
- The unforgettable score by David Shire—one of the best of the ’70s
- All the unexpected cameos: Jerry Stiller, Doris Roberts, Hector Elizondo, and more
Links & Contact Website:
https://www.cinematicflashback.com
Contact Us:
https://www.cinematicflashback.com/contact/
Listen to Previous Episodes:
https://www.cinematicflashback.com/episodes/
Leave a Review:
https://www.cinematicflashback.com/reviews/new/
Read the Blog:
https://www.cinematicflashback.com/blog/
Subscribe:
https://www.cinematicflashback.com/follow/
Share the Show:
Tell your movie-loving friends!
{"version":"1.1.0","chapters":[{"startTime":0,"title":"Introduction to the Podcast and Movie Overview"},{"startTime":446,"title":"Cast and Crew Insights"},{"startTime":1329,"title":"The Making of 'The Taking of Pelham 123'"}]}
