The Taking of Pelham One Two Three/YMMV

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• Adaptation Displacement: Of John Godey's novel, which has largely been forgotten in place of the film remakes. This is somewhat ironic considering that the original, as indicated by its film poster, used the book's popularity as part of its marketing.
• Alas, Poor Villain: Ryder/Mr. Blue in both versions.
• Hey, It's That Guy!:
  • The original film has Jerry Stiller as Lieutenant Patrone and Doris Roberts as the Mayor's wife.
  • Mr. Brown is played in the original film by Earl Hindman (later Wilson in Home Improvement).
  • (Remake) James Gandolfini is the mayor.
  • (Remake) Greg as one of the Mayor's men.
  • (Remake) Godfather is now with the NYPD. His preferred method of engagement doesn't seem to have changed.
• Hilarious in Hindsight: The Mayor, in the original, very closely resembles real-life NYC mayor Ed Koch...who wouldn't take office until three years after the film was made!
• Retroactive Recognition: Hector Elizondo as Mr. Grey, although hardly recognizable without his trademark goatee, baldness and collectedness.