5 things you didn't know about Dog Day Afternoon | Film Facts

5 things you didn't know about Dog Day Afternoon: **1. Inspired by Real Events:** Al Pacino's performance was based on a real-life Brooklyn bank robbery attempt in 1972 carried out by John Wojtowicz, all to finance his partner's gender confirmation surgery. **2. Improvisational Energy:** To keep the movie's intensity, the inimitable Al Pacino improvised many of his lines, including the iconic Attica chant that reverberated with chilling realism. **3. On-Set Heat Wave:** The shoot faced real summer woes. Sweltering heat in New York City saw the cast and crew braving high temperatures, adding authenticity to the film's oppressive tension. **4. Flipping the Script:** In a groundbreaking twist, the filmmakers decided to shoot the movie sequentially from start to finish. This allowed characters to develop and the story to flow more organically. **5. The Unsung Hero:** Although popularized by Al Pacino, the role nearly went to Dustin Hoffman. His loss became Pacino's iconic gain, forever tying him to one of the most riveting crime dramas.. #DogDayAfternoon #AlPacino #JohnCazale #PenelopeAllen #SullyBoyar #SidneyLumet #Biography #Crime #Drama

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I was most surprised by the butchering of Al Pacino's name.