The Taking of Pelham One Two Three, also known as The Taking of Pelham 123, is a heist film released in , starring Walter Matthau, Robert Shaw, Jerry Stiller, and Martin Balsam. It was directed by Joseph Sargent, produced by Edgar J. Scherick, and was based on the novel of the same title by John Godey. Peter Stone wrote the screenplay, which takes its basics from the novel
"The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974)" at IMDb
but is highly different in approach, embracing a kind of New York City cynicism.