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First edition. (publ. G. P. Putnam's Sons) The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1973) is a thriller novel by Morton Freedgood, writing under the pen name John Godey. The novel's title is derived from the train's radio call sign. When a New York City Subway train leaves to start a run, it is given a call sign based upon the time it left and where ...
- Morton Freedgood
- 1973
Jan 1, 1973 · The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3, his novel about the hijacking of a New York City subway train, was a bestseller in 1973 and was made into a hit movie starring Walter Matthau and Robert Shaw in 1974. A remake starring Denzel Washington and John Travolta was released in the summer of 2009.He saw his Jack Albany stories turned into the 1968 Walt ...
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- Paperback
- John Godey
About The Taking of Pelham One Two Three. “You will all remain seated. Anyone who tries to get up, or even moves, will be shot.There will be no further warning. If you move you will be killed…”. Four men seize a New York City subway train, and hold its passengers hostage. The identities of the hijackers are unknown. Their demands seem ...
- John Godey
- Paperback
Jul 16, 2009 · Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 29 November 2016. The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1973) is a thriller novel by Morton Freedgood. He wrote under the pen name John Godey. The novel's title comes from the train's radio call sign. When a New York City subway train leaves to start a run, its call sign is the time it left and where.
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- John Godey
- 2 min
Nov 14, 1974 · The Taking of Pelham One Two Three: Directed by Joseph Sargent. With Walter Matthau, Robert Shaw, Martin Balsam, Hector Elizondo. Four armed men hijack a New York City subway car and demand a ransom for the passengers.
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- Action, Crime, Thriller
- Joseph Sargent
- 1974-11-14
Jun 2, 2009 · THE TAKING OF PELHAM 123 is presented, for the most part, as a narrative that delves into the thoughts and fears of the crooks, hostages, cops, and subway authorities involved. The novel was originally published in 1974, the era of Black Power, the antiwar movement, and the emerging sexual revolution, and these trends are reflected in the story ...
- John Godey
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May 5, 2009 · The books are, as a reviewer says, well-filled with the usual action and gore, but then one can come across a line that is bloody, touching, and laugh-out-loud funny; and I think this can describe "The Taking of --," as well, because Godey's style tells a violent story in short chapters entitled with the characters' names, giving the "ride" continuity besides suspense.
