The Taking of Pelham One Two Three, is possibly one of the best thrillers of the Seventies. Not only does this underground heist movie have a well-crafted screenplay filled with hard-boiled dialogue and dry quips, it also features a cast of quality character actors, such as Walther Matthau, Robert Shaw and Martin Balsam. It also boasts a superb score by composer David Shire. This embellishes the film, underpinning the key dramatic and action sequences. Over the years The Taking of Pelham One Two Three soundtrack has become very popular with collectors and fans.