Dog Day Afternoon

Has Anyone seen it?

I wana start a discusion on it.

Yeah I was thinking of starting a discussion on this too. I haven't seen it but I hear great things and I want to buy it soon

you should watch this ScarfaceRH. another one of Pacino's finest. this is based on a true story and he's with John Cazalle in ths movie. a good addition to your collection . . .

GoodFella

"Dog Day Afternoon" is a well-acted and directed, and vastly entertaining, film. Everyone is wonderful in it, the entire cast. All of us here will appreciate pairing Pacino and Cazale again. But the film has two outstading supporting actors: the great Charles Durning as a police lieutenant, and Sully Boyar as the bank manager. (Chris Sarandon, Susan's brother, does a good bit as a would-be transsexual). Lots of colorful NYC behavior. There's tons of mordant humor in the film, too, which is what makes it so off-the-wall funny as well as dramatic. Very, very good film!

I dont see Why Warner Bros Dont Re-relese the DVD version as they have with Films like Casablanca and Citizen Kane and Once Upon a Time In AMerica

I saw this as a girl and then again later when I became a huge Pacino fan.... It is a pretty good movie. I really enjoyed the pairing of Pacino and Cazale once again.

As I've said before I'm sure, this is one of my favorite films, not to mention one of my favortie Pacino films. It is drama but has an "odd" humor to it. Pacino plays Sonny to perfection. One of my favorite scenes is when Sonny (Pacino) is in front of the bank yelling "Attica, Attica", with a crowd cheering him on. I try to catch it or at least part of it everytime it's on tv.


TIS

Well,

Dog Day Afternoon seems to be underknown. I wonder why?

Warner Bros Should do the 2 Disk Spcial Edition Treatment for it like they did for Goodfelllas (or will...we Hope)

Mike Sullivan,

I think perhaps it's mostly the older generation who have seen DDA. During the time it was released it was very popular, but it's not a movie they show a whole lot on tv. It was really a different type story (even tho based on fact) for it's time.

I think maybe more recognition is given to other Pacino films for some reason. Next to GF DDA & Seprico our my favorite Pacino films.


TIS

I take it Scarface isnt one of Your Favorite of his films eh?

From the older generation on the board; After GF, we were eager to see anything that Pacino did. DDA and Serpico came out and we flocked to the theatres. They are great films and performances by Pacino (Cazale too, in DDA). Back in the early 70's a lot of films had social statements and counter-culture themes with underdog, revolutionary-type characters. That was a lot of the appeal of both films, plus the lure of the up and coming Pacino.

I love DDA! I have the Dvd, Al pacino is brilliant in it and John Cazale is great as Sal.(a little phsycotic mind you but great) I love the beginning, its so funny! That and Scarecrow are my favorites after GF.

The film was a Dramadey.

It was revolutionary.

Mike Sullivan; Yes I did like Scarface, but even tho Pacino's performance is flawless IMHO, it isn't my favorite Pacino film.

Mary Cas is right about DDA & Serpico. In the 70's Pacino was up and coming and it seemed everything he did turned to gold!! And yes, social statements were plenty back then.

Lil Mafioso, I too loved Scarecrow. I have only seen it twice and it's been many years. When it was being filmed I read in my local paper (in Michigan) that Pacino/Hackman had been in my city to film a scene. They didn't put it in the paper until after it was over. I sure wish I would have known, I would have gone to see them shoot it.


TIS

stallionette--j/w, what does imho mean? and what're some pacino films and other mob films you'd recommend to a teenager? i saw taxidriver, goodfellas, scarface, godfather part 1, some of part 2, carlito's way. i know i need to see casino. i didn't really like the godfather that much. i saw about 45 minutes of part 2 and grew bored. i am planning on re-renting it because i think i'd understand it a little better now. i like lots of action and swearing. what do you recommend?

anyone?

imho = In My Humble Opinion

Patrick, I have two suggestions for ya:

"A Bronx Tale" starring Chazz Palminteri and Robert DeNiro AND "Road to Perdition" starring Paul Newman.

i thought tom hanks was in "road to perdition." or was that a remake?

Patrick, give me a break. You posted "Anyone?" only 25 minutes after your question. Someone will respond (or in this case, SC already has). I understand you are new here and this is one of my pet peeves on the BB. But anyway...have I welcomed you yet?

I have the DVD. Great movie. Pacino at his finest.

Excellent movie. Probably the best performance by Pacino in his carreer. Hands down the best robbery movie ever.

Did ya ever notice his voice is different in DDA then in the first GF? His voice is deeper and more even in the first and second Godfather then it is in DDA, And Justice for, and Scarecrow. And it has nothing to do with smoking cause 1&2 Gf were made before the others. I dont know I found it amusing...Sorry I know im wierd

It was Late Puberty. Pat, What Was Boring about Godfather II?

I found it beter than Part I!

he was, opposite Paul Newman, Jude Law, Jennifer Jason Leigh and Daniel Craig, to name a few...

he was, opposite Paul Newman, Jude Law, Jennifer Jason Leigh and Daniel Craig, to name a few... [/b][/quote]Pherdy! Where the hell have you been?

BTW: Dominic Chianese has a bit part in DDA as Sonny's father.
As long as we're on the subject of underappreciated movies, let me recommend two:
1. "True Confessions": Crooked LA detective (Robert Duvall) in the late '40's pitted against ambitious Monsignor brother (Robert DeNiro). Duvall's finest performance against a restrained DeNiro. Everyone else in the cast is great, especially Charles Durning.
2. "Killing Zoe": French bank robbery gone astray. Like "Dog Day Afternoon" without the mordant humor. Eric Stoltz, July Delpy and a totally off-the-wall Jean-Huges Anglade, more over-the-top than Gary Oldman.

After my long wait, I just got done watching this great movie! I loved it. Pacino and Cazalle were awesome together. I plan on buying this (but that is after Scarface boxset, new dvd player, and 'The Return of SF' novel so it might be a while ) Is there any news about a SE dvd coming out?

Riley

Stallionette,

Another great scene is when Pacino asks Casale what country he would like to go to and Casale replies ' Wyoming!" LOL!

Don Cardi

If you want to see what a great actor Pacino is, check out his first movie "Panic in Needle Park." While I really didn't enjoy the movie itself, he is brilliant in it. You could see that this young actor had all the tools to become one of the greats in Hollywood. The movie is very depressing ( about drug addicts, junkies) but as I said, in his first movie he already shows his brilliant acting abilities.

Don Cardi

Is it out on DVD?

he was, opposite Paul Newman, Jude Law, Jennifer Jason Leigh and Daniel Craig, to name a few... [/b][/quote]Pherdy! Where the hell have you been? [/b][/quote]Sicily

Well...

welcome home...

How was Customs?

The Bastards waisted 3 Hours of MY LIFE!

Lil Mafioso,

I never realized the voice difference until you just mentioned it. I don't know what the real "Sonny's" voice was like (or what he looked like for that matter), but perhaps Pacino studied it and was trying to sound like him.

I'd love to see Panic In Needle Park again too. They should have a "Pacino Film Festival" on AMC or something, They'd be great!!! Saving GF trilogy for the grand finale of course.

TIS

I have to see "Panic in Needle Park"! That and "Bobbie Deerfield" are like the only ones I have left to see. (I refuse to see "Revolution")Maybe I'll get "Panic" for my B-Day or something cause I cannot find it anywhere! I still say "Scarecrow" is Al Pacino's most underrated film! That movie was just too good! But the ending confused me, though.

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Originally posted by The Italian Stallionette:
Lil Mafioso,

I never realized the voice difference until you just mentioned it. I don't know what the real "Sonny's" voice was like (or what he looked like for that matter), but perhaps Pacino studied it and was trying to sound like him. .... I know thats bad!