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[[Image:Pelhamposter.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''The Taking of Pelham One Two Three'' (1974)]] | |||
'''''The Taking of Pelham One Two Three''''' is a 1974 feature film adaptation of the best selling novel of the same name. The film stars [[Walter Matthau]] as a lieutenant in the New York Transit Authority who must negotiate with a team of hijackers who have commandeered a subway train designated as "Pelham 123". The film would subsequently be remade as a [[The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1998)|1998 television film]] starring [[Edward James Olmos]] and [[Vincent D'Onofrio]], and as a [[The Taking of Pelham 123 (2009)|2009 feature film]] starring [[Denzel Washington]] and directed by [[Tony Scott]]. | |||
{{Film Title|The Taking of Pelham One Two Three}} | |||
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=Revolvers= | |||
== Colt Detective Special == | == Colt Detective Special == | ||
Mr. Green ([[Martin Balsam]]) and Mr. Brown ([[Earl Hindman]]) each carry a [[Colt Detective Special]] while taking over the subway | Mr. Green ([[Martin Balsam]]) and Mr. Brown ([[Earl Hindman]]) each carry a [[Colt Detective Special]] while taking over the subway train. Transit Authority Lt. Rico Patrone ([[Jerry Stiller]]) also keeps a Detective Special in a holster on his belt. | ||
[[Image:Colt Detective Special.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Colt Detective Special - .38 Special]] | [[Image:Colt Detective Special.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Colt Detective Special - .38 Special]] | ||
[[Image:Pel-cds1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mr. Green holds a Detective Special on the motorman.]] | [[Image:Pel-cds1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mr. Green holds a Detective Special on the motorman.]] | ||
[[Image:Pel-cds2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mr. Brown with a Detective Special held on the conductor.]] | [[Image:Pel-cds2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mr. Brown with a Detective Special held on the conductor.]] | ||
[[Image:Pel-cds3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Lt. Patrone's Detective Special in his belt.]] | [[Image:Pel-cds3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Lt. Patrone's Detective Special in his belt.]] | ||
[[Image:Pel-cds4.jpg|thumb|none|600px| | [[Image:Pel-cds4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Detective Special is pulled from an ankle holster.]] | ||
[[Image:Pel-cds5.jpg|thumb|none|600px| | [[Image:Pel-cds5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Reaching for the Detective Special after jumping from the train.]] | ||
[[Image:Pel-cds6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The undercover | [[Image:Pel-cds6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The revolver about to be fired.]] | ||
== Colt Official Police == | |||
Transit Authority Patrolman James ([[Nathan George]]) carries a [[Colt Official Police]] revolver, identified by its front sight, medium frame, and ejector rod. | |||
[[Image:ColtOP4.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Colt Official Police - 4" Barrel]] | |||
[[Image:Pel-cop1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Patrolman James takes cover with his Official Police.]] | |||
== Smith & Wesson Model 10 Snub == | |||
Transit Authority Lt. Zachary Garber ([[Walter Matthau]]) uses a [[Smith & Wesson Model 10|Smith & Wesson Model 10 Snub]] when confronting Mr. Blue. | |||
[[Image:S&WModel10Snub.jpg|thumb|350px|none|Smith & Wesson Model 10 snub nose revolver - .38 Special]] | |||
[[Image:Pel-sw10a.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Lt. Garber tells Mr. Blue to drop his gun.]] | |||
[[Image:Pel-sw10b.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Lt. Garber raises his Model 10 Snub when he tells Mr. Blue that New York no longer executes people.]] | |||
=Pistols= | |||
== Star Model B == | |||
Mr. Blue ([[Robert Shaw]]) draws a [[Star Model B]] when commandeering the subway train from the motorman, Denny Doyle, and when approaching the wounded undercover NYPD officer. This weapon alternates between the Star and a [[Browning Hi-Power]], seen in both scenes. | |||
[[Image:StarBUntouchablesScreenGun.jpg|thumb|none|350px|blued Star Model B - 9mm pistol from the movie ''[[The Untouchables (1987)]]''. This one is a screen used and fired handgun in the movie and was used by Kevin Costner on screen.]] | |||
[[Image:Pel-starb1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mr. Blue threatens the motorman. The external extractor helps identify the weapon as a Star Model B.]] | |||
[[Image:Pel-starb2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mr. Blue points his Star Model B at the motorman.]] | |||
[[Image:Pel-starb3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mr. Blue approaches the wounded undercover officer.]] | |||
== Browning Hi-Power == | == Browning Hi-Power == | ||
Whenever Mr. Blue ([[Robert Shaw]]) fires his pistol in the film (shown as a [[Star Model B]]), it becomes a [[Browning Hi-Power]]. | Whenever Mr. Blue ([[Robert Shaw]]) fires his pistol in the film (shown as a [[Star Model B]]), it becomes a [[Browning Hi-Power]]. | ||
[[Image: | [[Image:Browning-Hi-Power.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Browning Hi Power with Target sights - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[Image:Pel-bhp1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mr. Blue threatens the motorman inside his booth.]] | [[Image:Pel-bhp1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mr. Blue threatens the motorman inside his booth.]] | ||
[[Image:Pel-bhp2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mr. Blue holds his Browning Hi-Power on the motorman.]] | [[Image:Pel-bhp2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mr. Blue holds his Browning Hi-Power on the motorman.]] | ||
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[[Image:Pel-bhp5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mr. Blue aims his Browning Hi-Power.]] | [[Image:Pel-bhp5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mr. Blue aims his Browning Hi-Power.]] | ||
== | =Shotguns= | ||
== High Standard Model 10 == | == High Standard Model 10 == | ||
Several NYPD officers surrounding the train in the subway tunnels carry [[High Standard Model 10|High Standard Model 10B]] bullpup-style shotguns with carry handles. | Several NYPD officers surrounding the train in the subway tunnels carry [[High Standard Model 10|High Standard Model 10B]] bullpup-style shotguns with carry handles. | ||
[[Image: | [[Image:High standard 10 SHG.jpg|thumb|none|400px|High Standard Model 10B shotgun - 12 gauge. The Model 10B had a removable carry handle and bar to attach both a handle and a flashlight.]] | ||
[[Image:Pel-hi10a.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An NYPD officer runs past Inspector Daniels at the 28th Street subway station. An officer behind him holds a Winchester Model 1897.]] | [[Image:Pel-hi10a.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An NYPD officer runs past Inspector Daniels at the 28th Street subway station. An officer behind him holds a Winchester Model 1897.]] | ||
[[Image:Pel-hi10b.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another officer with a High Standard Model 10 runs past Daniels.]] | [[Image:Pel-hi10b.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another officer with a High Standard Model 10 runs past Daniels.]] | ||
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[[Image:Pel-ith2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The officer stands out of focus behind Daniels.]] | [[Image:Pel-ith2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The officer stands out of focus behind Daniels.]] | ||
== | =Submachine Guns= | ||
[[Image: | == Smith & Wesson M76 == | ||
[[Image:Pel- | The hijackers, Mr. Blue ([[Robert Shaw]]), Mr. Grey ([[Hector Elizondo]]), and Mr. Brown ([[Earl Hindman]]), (with the exception of Mr. Green ([[Martin Balsam]] who never fires his M76)), all carry and fire the [[Smith & Wesson M76]] submachine gun throughout the film. | ||
[[Image:Sw76-1.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Smith & Wesson M76 with stock extended - 9mm]] | |||
[[Image:Pel-sw76a.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mr. Blue loads his S&W M76 prior to announcing the subway takeover.]] | |||
[[Image:Pel-sw76b.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mr. Brown unfolds the stock on his S&W M76 in front of the seated conductor.]] | |||
[[Image:Pel-sw76c.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mr. Blue threatens the hostages, telling them that his weapon "fires 750 rounds of nine millimeter ammunition per minute".]] | |||
[[Image:Pel-sw76d.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mr. Grey harasses a hostage as he holds his S&W M76 next to her.]] | |||
[[Image:Pel-sw76e.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mr. Grey stands near a subway window with his S&W M76.]] | |||
[[Image:Pel-sw76f.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mr. Grey threatens another passenger with his S&W M76.]] | |||
[[Image:Pel-sw76g.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mr. Grey refuses to hand his S&W M76 over to Mr. Brown.]] | |||
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Latest revision as of 21:34, 29 July 2023
The Taking of Pelham One Two Three is a 1974 feature film adaptation of the best selling novel of the same name. The film stars Walter Matthau as a lieutenant in the New York Transit Authority who must negotiate with a team of hijackers who have commandeered a subway train designated as "Pelham 123". The film would subsequently be remade as a 1998 television film starring Edward James Olmos and Vincent D'Onofrio, and as a 2009 feature film starring Denzel Washington and directed by Tony Scott.
The following weapons were used in the film The Taking of Pelham One Two Three:
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Revolvers
Colt Detective Special
Mr. Green (Martin Balsam) and Mr. Brown (Earl Hindman) each carry a Colt Detective Special while taking over the subway train. Transit Authority Lt. Rico Patrone (Jerry Stiller) also keeps a Detective Special in a holster on his belt.
Colt Official Police
Transit Authority Patrolman James (Nathan George) carries a Colt Official Police revolver, identified by its front sight, medium frame, and ejector rod.
Smith & Wesson Model 10 Snub
Transit Authority Lt. Zachary Garber (Walter Matthau) uses a Smith & Wesson Model 10 Snub when confronting Mr. Blue.
Pistols
Star Model B
Mr. Blue (Robert Shaw) draws a Star Model B when commandeering the subway train from the motorman, Denny Doyle, and when approaching the wounded undercover NYPD officer. This weapon alternates between the Star and a Browning Hi-Power, seen in both scenes.
Browning Hi-Power
Whenever Mr. Blue (Robert Shaw) fires his pistol in the film (shown as a Star Model B), it becomes a Browning Hi-Power.
Shotguns
High Standard Model 10
Several NYPD officers surrounding the train in the subway tunnels carry High Standard Model 10B bullpup-style shotguns with carry handles.
Winchester Model 1897
Several NYPD officers surrounding the train in the subway tunnels carry Winchester Model 1897 pump shotguns.
Ithaca 37
An NYPD officer seen near Inspector Daniels at the 28th Street subway station has an Ithaca 37.
Submachine Guns
Smith & Wesson M76
The hijackers, Mr. Blue (Robert Shaw), Mr. Grey (Hector Elizondo), and Mr. Brown (Earl Hindman), (with the exception of Mr. Green (Martin Balsam who never fires his M76)), all carry and fire the Smith & Wesson M76 submachine gun throughout the film.
