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.
Al Pacino Sonny
John Cazale Sal
Charles Durning Moretti
Chris Sarandon Leon
James Broderick Sheldon
Penelope Allen Sylvia
Sully Boyar Mulvaney
Beulah Garrick Margaret
Carol Kane Jenny
Sandra Kazan Deborah
Marcia Jean Kurtz Miriam
Amy Levitt Maria
John Marriott Howard
Estelle Omens Edna
Gary Springer Stevie
Carmine Foresta Carmine
Lance Henriksen Murphy
Floyd Levine Phone Cop
Dick Anthony Williams Limo Driver
Dominic Chianese Father
Marcia Haufrecht Neighbor
Judith Malina Mother
Susan Peretz Angie
William Bogert TV Anchorman
Ron Cummins TV Reporter
Jay Gerber Sam
Philip Charles MacKenzie Doctor
Chu Chu Malave Maria's Boyfriend
Lionel Pina Pizza Boy
Robert Costanzo New York Policeman (uncredited)
Ron Gilbert Detective (uncredited)
Kenneth McMillan Commissioner (uncredited)
Ed Metzger Sgt. Murray (uncredited)
Lynette Sheldon Sadie (uncredited)
Alan Berger Lout (uncredited)
James Bulleit Sgt. Gillis (uncredited)
Todd Everett Cop (uncredited)
Raymond Serra New York Plainclothes Cop (uncredited)
Tom Towles Cop (uncredited)