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   What happened in Dog Day Afternoon?

   • 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. Westenberg bailed before the crime got under way, Naturale was killed by the FBI and Wojtowicz wound up serving five years in prison.

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   Is Dog Day Afternoon a true story?

   • Director Sideny Lumet 's Dog Day Afternoon is a seminal American crime film. In telling the true story of two hapless men whose attempted bank robbery went awry, Lumet and screenwriter Frank Pierson crafted a darkly comedic and strangely touching tale.

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   Was Dog Day Afternoon inspired by a real crime?

   • Dog Day Afternoon was inspired by a real crime. New York. August 22, 1972. As the oppressive heat of the day blazed on, three men entered a Chase Manhattan Bank in Brooklyn.

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   Who played Wojtowicz in Dog Day Afternoon?

   • Wojtowicz's story was used as the basis for the film Dog Day Afternoon (released in 1975), starring Al Pacino as Wojtowicz (called "Sonny Wortzik" in the film) and John Cazale, one of Pacino's co-stars in The Godfather, as Naturile. Elizabeth Eden, known as "Leon" in the film, was portrayed by actor Chris Sarandon.

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2. allthatsinteresting.com › john-wojtowicJohn Wojtowicz And The True Story Of 'Dog Day Afternoon'

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   Sep 29, 2023 · It ranks among the most infamous bank robberies in modern history and inspired the classic film Dog Day Afternoon. But in the case of the 1972 New York bank heist committed by John Wojtowicz and his associates, the true story is even stranger and more fascinating than fiction.

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3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Dog_Day_AfternoonDog Day Afternoon - Wikipedia

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   On August 22, 1972, first-time crook Sonny Wortzik, and his friends Salvatore "Sal" Naturile and Stevie attempt to rob the First Brooklyn Savings Bank. The plan immediately goes awry when Stevie loses his nerve and flees. Sonny discovers they arrived after the daily cash pickup, and find only $1,100 in cash.

   • Box office: $50–56 million

   • Budget: $3.5–$3.8 million

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5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › John_WojtowiczJohn Wojtowicz - Wikipedia

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   Dog Day Afternoon. Wojtowicz's story was used as the basis for the film Dog Day Afternoon (released in 1975), starring Al Pacino as Wojtowicz (called "Sonny Wortzik" in the film) and John Cazale, one of Pacino's co-stars in The Godfather, as Naturile.

   • Children: 2
   • Died: January 2, 2006 (aged 60), New York City, U.S.

   • Criminal penalty: 20 years imprisonment, served five years.
   • Born: March 9, 1945, New York City, U.S.

6. nypost.com › 2014/08/03 › the-man-who-inspired-dogThe bizarre true story that inspired ‘Dog Day Afternoon’

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   Aug 3, 2014 · Larry Getlen. Published Aug. 3, 2014, 6:07 a.m. ET. John Wojtowicz showed little remorse for his 1972 crime. Courtesy of Drafthouse Films. In August 1972, John Wojtowicz, 27, a married Brooklyn man...

7. collider.com › dog-day-afternoon-true-story'Dog Day Afternoon' Was Inspired by a Wild True Story - Collider

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   Dec 20, 2023 · Dog Day Afternoon is a darkly comedic crime film inspired by a real-life bank robbery gone wrong in 1972. The film tells the story of John Wojtowicz, one of the bank robbers, and his...

   • Director: Sidney Lumet

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9. movieweb.com › dog-day-afternoon-true-storyDog Day Afternoon: The Truth Behind the Film - MovieWeb

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   Dec 19, 2022 · Dog Day Afternoon: The Truth Behind the Film. By Molly Pohlig. Published Dec 19, 2022. Sidney Lumet’s 1975 bank robbery drama wouldn’t exist without a stranger-than-fiction failed heist of...

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    Aug 10, 2014 · To backtrack for those who aren’t familiar with this unbelievable true-life tale: Dog Day Afternoon is a film from 1975 directed by Sidney Lumet, with an Academy-Award winning...