
About
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.
Cast

Al Pacino
Sonny Wortzik

John Cazale
Salvatore 'Sal' Naturile

Charles Durning
Det. Sgt. Eugene Moretti

Chris Sarandon
Leon Shermer

James Broderick
Agent Sheldon

William Bogert
TV Anchorman

Penelope Allen
Sylvia 'Mouth'

Sully Boyar
Mulvaney

Beulah Garrick
Margaret
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Lists
#322 on 1,000 greatest films They Shoot Pictures, Don't They?
#443 on Empire's 500 Greatest Movies Of All Time Empire
#230 on 500 Essential Cult Movies Jennifer Eiss
1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die Steven Jay Schneider
Awards
Oscar for Best Writing, Original Screenplay Frank Pierson
Oscar nomination for Best Film Editing
Oscar nomination for Best Director Sidney Lumet
Oscar nomination for Best Actor in a Leading Role Al Pacino