Released:
1975-09-21

Overview:
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.

Director:
Sidney Lumet

Runtime:
2h 4min

Genre:
Crime, Drama, Thriller

• Cast:
• 
  Al Pacino
  as
  Sonny
• 
  John Cazale
  as
  Sal
• 
  Charles Durning
  as
  Moretti
• 
  Chris Sarandon
  as
  Leon
• 
  James Broderick
  as
  Sheldon