Dog Day Afternoon (1975)

Directors:

Sidney Lumet

Writers:

Frank Pierson

Actors:

Tom Towles, Raymond Serra, James Bulleit, Todd Everett, Alan Berger, Lynette Sheldon

Synopsis:

Based on the true story of would-be Brooklyn bank robbers John Wojtowicz and Salvatore Naturale. 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.
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Dog Day Afternoon (1975)

I'm not sure, but I believe DDA is the first film in which a young Pacnio flipped out. Consequently, he would be flipping out in almost every other movie he went on to make (Scent of a Woman, Devil's Advocate, etc.). This is because he's great at it and it's a thrill to watch.
smitty
April 13, 2013
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Dog Day Afternoon (1975)

This film was lucky enough to have John Cazale which means it couldn't possibly be anything but awesome. Did you know he ad-libed the line "Wyoming"? So great.
jilka
November 9, 2012