Though he directed many television movies , his best known feature film works were the theatrical releases ; `` White Lightning '' , `` MacArthur '' , `` Nightmares '' and '' '' , with his most popular film being `` The Taking of Pelham One Two Three '' .
He was best known for his movies `` White Lightning '' , `` MacArthur '' , `` Nightmares '' , '' '' , and `` The Taking of Pelham One Two Three '' .