Film · Synopsis
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.
Release windows
When & where
US
- In CinemasSun, Sep 21, 1975New York City, New York
GB
- In CinemasThu, Dec 18, 1975
CA
- In CinemasWed, Oct 1, 1975
AU
- In CinemasThu, Dec 18, 1975
- Streaming / DigitalSun, Nov 1, 2020
FR
- In CinemasFri, Jan 30, 1976
DE
- In CinemasFri, Mar 19, 1976West Germany
- PhysicalFri, Feb 10, 2006DvD
JP
- In CinemasSat, Mar 13, 1976
Where to watch
Streaming TBA
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Cast
Top of the call sheet
Al Pacino
as Sonny
John Cazale
as Sal
Charles Durning
as Moretti
Chris Sarandon
as Leon
James Broderick
as Sheldon
Penelope Allen
as Sylvia
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