number 1 rule of bank robbery: have fun and be yourself
Directed by Sidney Lumet
A critically acclaimed, gritty crime film.
Based on the true story of would-be Brooklyn bank robbers John Wojtowicz and Salvatore Naturile. 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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number 1 rule of bank robbery: have fun and be yourself
the second my short king is climbing on chairs to spray paint over the cameras I knew we were golden
70s al pacino could rob my bank any day and any night he wanted
It depicts the true story of two men whose poorly planned bank heist in 1970s Brooklyn spirals into an intense hostage standoff covered live by the media.
Sidney Lumet directed this 1975 film, known for his adept handling of gritty, character-driven dramas.
Yes, it won the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay in 1976.
