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.
Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Starring: Al Pacino, John Cazale, Charles Durning, Chris Sarandon, James Broderick
Directed & Produced by: Martin Bregman, Burtt Harris, Robert Greenhut, Fred Schuler, Sidney Lumet
Release date: 8/11/1975
Running time: 125 minutes
IMDb Rating: 7.8/10 by 1542 users