1975 · 124 min · Crime, Drama, Thriller
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.
Directed by Sidney Lumet. Starring Al Pacino, John Cazale, Charles Durning, Chris Sarandon and James Broderick.
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