Director Sidney Lumet reunited with Al Pacino for another classic with this riveting drama. Two amateur criminals' attempt to rob a bank fails which turns into a hostage crisis before becoming a public event. Based on a true story, writer Frank Pierson and Lumet turn the story into complex crime drama which defied the genre conventions. Al Pacino stars with terrific performance along a solid supporting cast that includes John Cazale, Charles Durning and Chris Sarandon amongst others. 1001 Films' coverage of films on DVD.
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Dog Day Afternoon
Director Sidney Lumet reunited with Al Pacino for another classic with this riveting drama. Two amateur criminals' attempt to rob a bank fails which turns into a hostage crisis before becoming a public event. Based on a true story, writer Frank Pierson and Lumet turn the story into complex crime drama which defied the genre conventions. Al Pacino stars with terrific performance along a solid supporting cast that includes John Cazale, Charles Durning and Chris Sarandon amongst others. 1001 Films' coverage of films on DVD.
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