The Taking of Pelham One Two Three

In the bustling underground of New York City's subway, a quartet of armed men hijacks the Pelham 123, a train carrying unsuspecting passengers. The group, led by the cold and calculating Mr. Blue, takes control effortlessly, isolating the car from the rest of the train. After securing the subway car, they communicate their demands: a ransom of one million dollars to be delivered within one hour, or they will begin executing hostages. The transit authorities are plunged into a state of emergency, trying to manage the delicate situation without causing panic among the city's commuters or the passengers trapped on the train.

Above ground, the Transit Police's Lieutenant Garber leads the response to the hijacking. Tasked with negotiating with the hijackers, Garber must navigate the bureaucracy of the transit police and the mayor's office, all while racing against the clock. The tension escalates as the deadline inches closer, with every second counting in a deadly cat-and-mouse game. As both the negotiations and the search for the identity of the hijackers unfold, Garber employs his extensive knowledge of the subway system in a bid to outwit Mr. Blue and his cohorts, hoping to save the hostages before the ransom deadline expires.