The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974) – Filming Locations
Crime / Thriller / Comedy / Action · Directed by Joseph Sargent · Starring Walter Matthau
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.
Where was The Taking of Pelham One Two Three filmed?
- New York, United States, New York – The hijacked subway train Pelham One Two Three is pursued through the tunnels; multiple sequences of the train in transit and stopped. The actual NYC subway system was used extensively for underground chase and hostage sequences, with authentic tunnels and track footage providing realism
- New York, United States, New York – Above-ground New York streets and urban exterior sequences during the hostage negotiation crisis. Real Manhattan streets and locations provide the urban backdrop for the police response and city-wide tension during the hijacking
- New York, United States, New York – Police command center where Captain Matthau coordinates the hostage negotiation and tracks the hijackers. The actual NYPD headquarters serves as the central command location, lending authentic procedural detail to the crisis response
- New York, United States, New York – Transit hub scenes and sequences related to New York City infrastructure during the hostage situation. The iconic Manhattan transit hub appears in establishing shots and provides context for the city's transportation network during the crisis