In a new interview, Pacino explained why he didn’t think he could bring the part to life and why he changed his mind He ultimately received an Oscar nomination for his performance Al Pacino’s role in ...

“Who ever heard of bank robbers escaping on a plane with fifty hostages? You’ve seen ‘Dog Day Afternoon!’” -Denzel Washington in “Inside Man.” Sidney Lumet’s Oscar-winning New York City heist movie is ...

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Fifty years ago today, Dog Day Afternoon made its theatrical debut, unleashing a crime drama unlike any other. Based on a mind-boggling true story, director Sidney Lumet’s (Murder on the Orient ...

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Marking 50 years of 'Dog Day Afternoon' with director Sidney Lumet and star Al Pacino By Terry Gross Published October 3, 2025 at 9:13 AM CDT Listen • 38:36 ...

His biggest enemy in life was his Bronx accountant, Kenneth I. Starr, who swindled dozens of Hollywood’s A-listers in a giant ...

Combine an intelligent interviewer with a roster of guests that, according to the Chicago Tribune, would be prized by any talk-show host, and you're bound to get an interesting conversation. Fresh Air ...