Sonny (Dog Day Afternoon)

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Sonny, a desperate dreamer, turns a bank heist into a chaotic theater of emotions, battling love, betrayal, and unexpected fame. A gripping collision of hope and despair, revealing the poignancy of human connections amidst desperation.

Sonny (Dog Day Afternoon) Trivia

What is the relationship between Sonny and Leon in "Dog Day Afternoon"? (Medium)
#1: They are brothers
#2: They are partners in crime
#3: They are childhood friends
#4: They are co-workers
What is the main reason Sonny decides to rob the bank in "Dog Day Afternoon"? (Medium)
#1: To fund a vacation
#2: To pay for a wedding
#3: To pay for a sex reassignment surgery
#4: To clear gambling debts
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Sonny (Dog Day Afternoon) Fun Facts

Sonny, played by Al Pacino in Dog Day Afternoon, is based on the real-life bank robber John Wojtowicz, who attempted the heist to pay for his partner's gender confirmation surgery.
Sonny’s character famously says the line, Attica! Attica! during the standoff, referencing the Attica Prison riots, which became an iconic moment in film history and highlighted social issues of the time.

Sonny (Dog Day Afternoon) Polls

What is your favorite moment from Dog Day Afternoon?
Sonny's emotional confession
The bank heist planning
The standoff with the police
The bond between Sonny and Sal
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What is your favorite character in Dog Day Afternoon?
Sonny Wortzik
Salvatore Naturile
Leon Shermer
Angela Briere
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