A New York man attempts to rob a bank with the intent on financing his male lover's sex change operation. When the robbery flops the man and his accomplices are left in a hostage situation and media mayhem in which both the police and the criminals are humiliated before the entire city. -Based on true events.

The cast includes: Al Pacino, Charles Durning, James Broderick, John Cazale, Sully Boyar, Chris Sarandon, and Sandra Kazan.

DOG DAY AFTERNOON was nominated for the Best Picture award.

Directed by: Sidney Lumet.