A bank robbery in Brooklyn that is being led by rookie criminal Sonny Wortzik swiftly goes bad and turns into a hostage situation. As Sonny and his sidekick Sal Naturile struggle mightily to maintain control, a media circus emerges and the FBI shows up, heightening the tense situation. As Sonny's standoff with police officials draws to a close, his unexpected reasons for the crime are gradually made clear.
Cast: Al Pacino, John Cazale, Penelope Allen, Sully Boyar, Beulah Garrick, Carol Kane, Sandra Kazan, Marcia Jean Kurtz
Director: Sidney Lumet
Genre: Biography, Crime, Drama, Thriller
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