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About
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.
Theatrical
Oct 2, 1974
DVD / Blu-ray
Feb 29, 2000
Theaters
2
Director
Writer
Producers
Music
Studio
Palomar Pictures International, Palladium Productions
Quotes
See all →Unprecedented Hijacking Experience
Taglines
No other hijack was ever like this.
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Experience the Story Beyond the Screen
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Everyone read it. Now you can live it.
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Cast
Full credits →W
Walter Matthau
Lieutenant Garber
R
Robert Shaw
Blue
M
Martin Balsam
Green
H
Héctor Elizondo
Grey
E
Earl Hindman
Brown
J
James Broderick
Denny Doyle
D
Dick O'Neill
Correll
L
Lee Wallace
Mayor
T
Tom Pedi
Caz Dolowicz
B
Beatrice Winde
Mrs. Jenkins
J
Jerry Stiller
Rico Patrone
N
Nathan George
Ptl. James
R
Rudy Bond
Police Commissioner
K
Kenneth McMillan
Borough Commander
D
Doris Roberts
Mayor's Wife
J
Julius Harris
Inspector Daniels
C
Cynthia Belgrave
Maid
A
Anna Berger
Mother
G
Gary Bolling
Homosexual
C
Carol Cole
Secretary
