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Plot
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.
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Cast
Al Pacino
Sonny
John Cazale
Sal
Charles Durning
Moretti
Chris Sarandon
Leon
James Broderick
Sheldon
Penelope Allen
Sylvia
Sully Boyar
Mulvaney
- BG
Beulah Garrick
Margaret
Carol Kane
Jenny
- SK
Sandra Kazan
Deborah
Marcia Jean Kurtz
Miriam
- AL
Amy Levitt
Maria
John Marriott
Howard
- EO
Estelle Omens
Edna
- GS
Gary Springer
Stevie
- CF
Carmine Foresta
Carmine
Lance Henriksen
Murphy
Floyd Levine
Phone Cop
Dick Anthony Williams
Limo Driver
Dominic Chianese
Father
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This film captures a tense, multi-layered hostage situation that evolves into a public spectacle, revealing the fragility of human relationships under extreme stress. It offers a raw depiction of desperation and the lengths to which people will go for love and survival, presenting characters that are deeply flawed yet relatable. Lumet's adept direction and the strong performances make it a gripping exploration of morality, identity, and social commentary, appealing to fans of character-driven narratives and those interested in real-life-inspired dramas.
Themes
- •desperation in the face of systemic failure
- •the human cost of crime
- •ordinary lives disrupted by extraordinary circumstances
- •media's role in shaping public perception
- •identity and self-acceptance amidst chaos
Mood
intense
Era
new hollywood
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