David Shire
Thanks to a few posts here on 70s shows, I'm now listening to the soundtrack for "The Taking of Pelham 123" 
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Same with the remake to "The Italian Job". Can't beat Michael Caine 
The original Pelham 123 was filled with characters. I can't remember much of my only visit to NYC, but would guess this movie came pretty close to a realistic depicting of the cops and subway personalities of the time.
And everyone hates the mayor! 
cool 
Or find a copy online
Such a great all-star cast, too:
Walter Matthau _ _ _ _ _ Police Lt. Zachary Garber
Robert Shaw_ _ _ _ _ _ _ Bernard Grier aka Blue
Martin Balsam _ _ _ _ _ _Harold Longman aka Green
Hector Elizondo_ _ _ _ _Giuseppe Benvenuto aka Grey
Earl Hindman _ _ _ _ _ _George Steever aka Brown
James Broderick _ _ _ _ _Denny Doyle - Train Conductor
Dick O'Neill _ _ _ _ _ _ Frank Correll
Lee Wallace_ _ _ _ _ _ _Al - the Mayor of New York City
Tom Pedi _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Caz Dolowicz
Beatrice Winde _ _ _ _ _ Mrs. Jenkins
Jerry Stiller _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Police Lt. Rico Patrone
Nathan George _ _ _ _ _ Police Ptl. James
Rudy Bond _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Phil - Police Commissioner
Kenneth McMillan _ _ _ Harry - Borough Commander (as Kenneth Mc Millan)
Doris Roberts _ _ _ _ _ _Jessie - the Mayor's Wife
