Continuity mistake: Right after the train is hijacked by Robert Shaw at 28th Street station, there are 2 additional hostages in the front car (for a total of 19) that disappear after the train is hijacked between 23rd Street and 28th Street.
The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974)
Ending / spoiler
Directed by: Joseph Sargent
Starring: Walter Matthau, Martin Balsam, Robert Shaw, Hector Elizondo
Mr Gray goes too far and is killed by Mr Blue. Mr Brown is shot by an undercover cop from the train. Mr Blue is caught by Garber (Walter Matthau), but takes his on life by touching the third rail. Garber finds Mr Green by chance, and recognizes him for his sneezing.
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More mistakes in The Taking of Pelham One Two Three
Caz Dolowicz: Oh, come on. If I've got to watch my language just because they let a few broads in, I'm going to quit. How the hell can you run a goddamn railroad without swearing?
Trivia: New York Transit Authority has code words for trains going through subways, based on the departure station and time of departure. Pelham One Two Three means the train left Pelham Bay Park Station at 1:23 pm. Ever since the 1974 film was released, New York Transit authority has made a conscious decision to try very hard not to let subway trains leave Pelham Bay Park Station at 1:23 in the morning or afternoon.
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