Dog Day Afternoon

About

Based on the true story of would-be Brooklyn bank robbers John Wojtowicz and Salvatore Naturile. Sonny and Sal attempt a bank heist which quickly turns sour and escalates into a hostage situation and stand-off with the police. As Sonny's motives for the robbery are slowly revealed and things become more complicated, the heist turns into a media circus.

Credits

Directed by

• Sidney Lumet

Written by

• Frank Pierson

Produced by

• Martin Elfand
• Martin Bregman

Cinematography

• Victor J. Kemper

Edited by

• Dede Allen

Cast

• Al Pacinoas Sonny
• John Cazaleas Sal
• Charles Durningas Moretti
• Chris Sarandonas Leon
• James Broderickas Sheldon
• Penelope Allenas Sylvia
• Sully Boyaras Mulvaney
• Beulah Garrickas Margaret
• Carol Kaneas Jenny
• Sandra Kazanas Deborah
• Marcia Jean Kurtzas Miriam
• Amy Levittas Maria
• John Marriottas Howard
• Estelle Omensas Edna
• Gary Springeras Stevie
• Carmine Forestaas Carmine
• Lance Henriksenas Murphy
• Floyd Levineas Phone Cop
• Dick Anthony Williamsas Limo Driver
• Dominic Chianeseas Father

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