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Sep 21, 2015 · In 1972, a Brooklyn bank robbery intended to fund a sex-change operation turned into a day-long standoff. Three years later, Sidney Lumet turned that strange story into Dog Day Afternoon, a lively ...
Children. 2. Conviction (s) Bank robbery. Criminal penalty. 20 years imprisonment, served five years. John Stanley Joseph Wojtowicz ( / vɔɪˈtoʊvɪtʃ /, voy-TOE-vitch; [1] March 9, 1945 – January 2, 2006) was an American bank robber whose story inspired the film Dog Day Afternoon.
Dog Day Afternoon. 1975 · 2 hr 5 min. R. Drama · Crime · Thriller. On one of the hottest days of 1972, three amateur bank robbers plan a simple holdup of a Brooklyn bank that devolves into a complicated nightmare. Subtitles: English. Starring: Al Pacino John Cazale Charles Durning James Broderick Penelope Allen Sully Boyar. Directed by ...
Aug 3, 2014 · As depicted in “Dog Day Afternoon,” the crime turned into a 14-hour circus that had over 2,000 onlookers on the scene rooting for Wojtowicz, who, at one point, threw money out to the crowd.
Synopsis. 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 ...
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Jan 20, 2023 · The Oscar-winning "Dog Day Afternoon" lands at the top of the pile in many categories. It is one of the greatest heist films ever made, features some of the best performances ever captured on ...
