The cult heist drama of Hollywood will be screened on August 4, 2018 at New York’s Bam Harvey Cinemas. Even though nearly five decades have passed since its making “Dog Day Afternoon” remains an all time favorite among cine lovers. The 1975 crime drama film was directed by Sidney Lumet, written by Frank Pierson, and produced by Martin Bregman and Martin Elfand. The film stars Al Pacino, John Cazale, Penelope Allen, James Broderick, Lance Henriksen, Charles Durning, Chris Sarandon and Carol Kane. The title is a reference to the scorching "dog days" of summer.The story of the film was inspired by an article written by P. F. Kluge titled "The Boys in the Bank" which was published in LIFE magazine. The article was about a bank robbery in Brooklyn by John Wojtowicz and Salvatore Naturale which happened on August 22, 1972. The film was well received by critics who liked the film for its anti-establishment tone. The film got nominated for several Academy and Golden Globe awards, and went on to win the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay. In 2009, the Library of Congress deemed “Dog Day After Noon” a film of "cultural, historical and aesthetic significance." The film was also selected for preservation in the National Film Registry.On August 22, 1972, Sonny Wortzik a first-time crook played by Al Pacino, along with his friends Salvatore "Sal" Naturale (John Cazale), and Stevie (Gary Springer) decide to rob the First Brooklyn Savings Bank. The trio’s plan goes haywire when Stevie loses his composure after Sal pulls out his gun. Sonny has to let Stevie flee the scene. Another shocker comes for Sonny when he and Sal discover that they have arrived a bit late and the daily cash pickup is already done with. There is only 1,100 dollars in cash left in the bank. To make up for the loss, Sonny takes some traveler's cheques. He then burns the bank's register so the cheques can’t be traced, but the smoke emanating alerts people across the street of some suspicious activity. Soon, police surround the building; not knowing what to do the two novice robbers camp out in the bank, holding all its employees and visitors hostage.The film is based on real events and the story of John Wojtowicz and adheres to the facts of what happened that day, based on the LIFE article in the September 22 edition. After being caught, Wojtowicz was convicted in court and sentenced to twenty years in prison, of which he served six. In 1975, he wrote a letter to The New York Times out of worry that people would believe the all the events portrayed in the film as true, which as per him were not.The film will be screened on August 4, 2018 at BAM Harvey Cinemas, 651 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY 11217For details, visit: www.bam.orgClick on the slideshow for a sneak peek at the film.http://www.blouinartinfo.com Founder: Louise Blouin
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