RESEARCH: THE TAKING OF PELHAM 1 2 3 (1975) RADIO TRAILER

• This trailer opens with dialogue "one twenty three pm" which sets the plot of the film
• The recognizable soundtrack a second later allowing listener to relate both the dialogue and the music to the specific film

• There are two snippets of dialogue directly from the film which, to some, may enable them to recognise specific actors. It does also aid in telling the listener the plot of the film.

• A reference is made to the book from which the film has been based. This enables people to relate the book and film and also encourages listeners to see the film because it is a new way to experience the story.

• The trailer concludes with telling the listener when and where the film will be shown.