As a scorcher unfolds from day to night in Brooklyn, an inexperienced criminal named Sonny Wortzik (Al Pacino) turns a bank robbery into a developing hostage situation.

While Sonny and his accomplice, Sal Naturile (John Cazale), desperately try to remain in control, a media circus develops and the FBI arrives, creating even more tension. Gradually, Sonny’s surprising motivations behind the robbery are revealed and his standoff with law enforcement moves toward its inevitable end.

Inspired by a true story, Sidney Lumet’s ’70s New York classic is the ultimate exercise in realism, with 60% of the dialogue improvised. It’s a true masterclass in filmmaking and acting that will have you shouting, “Attica! Attica!” along with Sonny and the crowd on screen.