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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 into a media circus.
Ratings
| Source | Rating | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| IMDb | 8.0/10 | 42% |
| Rotten Tomatoes | 94% | 21% |
| Metacritic | 86/100 | 21% |
| TMDB | 7.9/103,560 votes | 16% |
| Balasaur Score | 84 | 100% |
Key crew
- Frank PiersonScreenplay
- Sidney LumetDirector
Cast
- Al PacinoSonny
- John CazaleSal
- Charles DurningMoretti
- Chris SarandonLeon
- James BroderickSheldon
- Penelope AllenSylvia
- Sully BoyarMulvaney
- Beulah GarrickMargaret
- Carol KaneJenny
- Sandra KazanDeborah
- Marcia Jean KurtzMiriam
- Amy LevittMaria
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Themes
Al Pacino Movies
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