Review

It's a mystery why this incredibly suspenseful thriller wasn't a box-office hit when released in the theatres. Shaw heads a four-man gang who hijack a New York City subway car at rush hour and demand one million dollars in ransom -- to be delivered in one hour. Matthau is the transit inspector on the case, Balsam is one of the gang members, and Shaw is at his malevolent best as the leader. Filmed on location, One Two Three is superb entertainment. Quentin Tarantino probably got the idea of calling his characters colors in Reservoir Dogs from here.