The Taking of Pelham One Two Three

The Taking of Pelham One Two Three is a television movie remake of the 1974 film of the same title starring Edward James Olmos. Edward James Olmos plays Detective Anthony Piscotti, a New York City police officer. He is trying to crack the hijacking of a subway train where the bad guys are holding the passengers for ransom. The film is a remake, with Edward James Olmos in the Walter Matthau role and Vincent D'Onofrio replacing Robert Shaw as the s... more

The Taking of Pelham One Two Three is a television movie remake of the 1974 film of the same title starring Edward James Olmos. Edward James Olmos plays Detective Anthony Piscotti, a New York City police officer. He is trying to crack the hijacking of a subway train where the bad guys are holding the passengers for ransom. The film is a remake, with Edward James Olmos in the Walter Matthau role and Vincent D'Onofrio replacing Robert Shaw as the senior hijacker. Although not particularly well received by critics or viewers, this version was reportedly more faithful to the book, specifically in the rigging of the hijacked train for the getaway. The film was shot in Toronto's TTC subway system, mainly using the system's station platform Bay (TTC), St. Andrew (TTC) station and Museum (TTC) station, and two of a class of older cars being retired by the TTC. The two cars were shipped by road to the scrapyard the day after filming ended, still disguised as New York cars. The Toronto subway... less