Film Screening – The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974) Directed by Joseph Sargent – with Assistant Library Director Josh Moorman

Sat Nov 14th 2:00pm – 4:30pm Film Series LectureAdults Seaside Public Library, 1131 Broadway St, Seaside, OR 97138 In New York City, a criminal gang led by the ruthless Mr. Blue (Robert Shaw) hijacks a subway car and threatens to start shooting one passenger per minute unless they receive a million dollars in cash from the city within an hour. On the other end of the line, crusty veteran transit policeman Zachary Garber (Walter Matthau) has his hands full dealing with the mayor’s office and his hotheaded fellow cops, while also trying to deliver the ransom before the deadline expires.

MPAA Rated R for violence and pervasive language. Screening intended for an adult audience.

This screening includes an introduction to the film and a post-film discussion and presentation with Assistant Library Director Josh Moorman.