Sidney Lumet's Dog Day Afternoon (1975)

Rating: 8/10 (25 August 2009)

This movie tells the true story of two men, who robbed a bank in Brooklyn early 70's and took the workers as hostages.The purpose of the robbery was to pay for the sex change operation of Sonny's "wife". Eventually the hostages start sympathizing their captor, which I can't understand, since I don't find these people so likable.Luckily it didn't end well for them.Dog Day Afternoon is directed by the legendary Sidney Lumet.It's written by Frank Pierson.Al Pacino does a great performance as Sonny Wortzik.John Gazale, who did nothing but great performances during his life, plays Sal.Charles Durning is brilliant as Detective Eugene Moretti.Chris Sarandon is Leon Shermer.James Broderick portrays Sheldon.Carol Kane does the role of Jenny.Lance Henriksen plays Murphy.Judith Malina is Vi-mother and Dominick Chianese is her husband.Robert Costanzo is seen as New York policeman.This is a good movie, even though it doesn't belong to my all time favorites- list.It's a great moment when Sonny shouts "Attica!" outside the bank.A movie for all movie buffs.