Dog Day Afternoon
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.
Director: Sidney Lumet
Cast: Al Pacino, Alan Berger, Amy Levitt, Beulah Garrick, Carmine Foresta, Carol Kane, Charles Durning, Chris Sarandon, Chu Chu Malave, Dick Anthony Williams, Dominic Chianese, Ed Metzger