Storyline
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.
Principal Cast
Al Pacino
Sonny
John Cazale
Sal
Charles Durning
Moretti
Chris Sarandon
Leon
James Broderick
Sheldon
PE
Penelope Allen
Sylvia
Sully Boyar
Mulvaney
BE
Beulah Garrick
Margaret
Media Information
DirectorSidney Lumet
StatusReleased
Runtime125 min
Genres
CrimeDramaThriller
Release Date1975-09-21
LanguageEnglish
CountryUnited States of America
Production
Artists Entertainment Complex