8.0IMDb295k votes
Directed by Sidney Lumet
With Al Pacino · John Cazale · Charles Durning
the vibe
- 🧠 intelligent
- ending register:ambivalent
- sensory register:kinetic
the story
Two bank robbers find their heist spiraling out of control, leading to a tense hostage situation and police standoff.
the plot
contains spoilers
- john wojtowicz and salvatore naturile attempt a bank heist at a chase manhattan branch in brooklyn
- the bank heist quickly turns sour and escalates into a hostage situation
- sonny's motives for the robbery are slowly revealed
- the heist turns into a media circus
awards & recognition
- Oscar Winner
- Won 1 Oscar.
- 14 wins & 20 nominations total.
where to watch
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