The Taking of Pelham One Two Three

First-rate crime thriller about a quartet of criminals who commandeer a New York City subway car and hold its occupants hostage for a million-dollar ransom. Robert Shaw stars as the crooks' sinister leader, "Mr. Blue," who demands the money within the hour or he'll kill one passenger every minute; and Walter Matthau is the put-upon transit police lieutenant tasked with taking him down. With Martin Balsam, Hector Elizondo, Jerry Stiller. 104 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital mono; audio commentary; featurettes; theatrical trailer.