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4 days ago · On August 22, 1972, first-time crook Sonny Wortzik, and his friends Salvatore "Sal" Naturile and Stevie attempt to rob the First Brooklyn Savings Bank. The plan immediately goes awry when Stevie loses his nerve and flees.
1 day ago · When the two lead characters, Sonny Wortzik, played by Pacino, and Sal Naturile, played by Cazale, begin their robbery, they are deserted by their accomplice Steve. This leaves them overwhelmed by the situation and even more on edge.
Jun 6, 2024 · Al Pacino delivers a powerhouse performance as Sonny Wortzik, the desperate and determined bank robber. His portrayal is nuanced, capturing the multifaceted nature of a man driven to extreme measures. Desperation and Determination: Pacino’s Sonny is a character teetering on the edge.
May 31, 2024 · Dog Day Afternoon follows the gripping story of a failed bank robbery orchestrated by Sonny Wortzik, played brilliantly by Al Pacino. As the hostage situation unfolds, the film delves into themes of desperation , love, and the human condition.
6 days ago · Sonny Wortzik, 'Dog Day Afternoon' (1975) Image via Warner Bros. Another one of Pacino's defining '70s roles is his turn in Dog Day Afternoon as Sonny Wortzik, a desperate and sympathetic bank...
3 days ago · 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.
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6 days ago · Andy’s brother Hank (Ethan Hawke) isn’t so different from the hapless Sonny Wortzik, the bank robber played so memorably by AI Pacino in Dog Day Afternoon. One of life’s losers, Hank can’t afford to pay child support to his ex-wife or even to subsidise his kids’ school outings.
