Dog Day Afternoon Cast

Al Pacino portrays Sonny Wortzik, a man who attempts to rob a bank to pay for his lover's sex-change operation.

John Cazale plays Salvatore 'Sal' Naturile, Sonny's partner in the botched bank robbery.

Charles Durning stars as Det. Sgt. Eugene Moretti, a member of law enforcement trying to manage the situation.

Chris Sarandon portrays Leon Shermer, a member of the media covering the unfolding events.

James Broderick plays Agent Sheldon, a law enforcement agent involved in the negotiations.

William Bogert appears as the TV Anchorman reporting on the tense standoff inside the bank.

Penelope Allen portrays Sylvia 'Mouth', a bank employee taken hostage during the robbery.

Sully Boyar plays Mulvaney, a bank manager caught up in the chaotic situation.

Beulah Garrick appears as Margaret, another of the bank employees affected by the events.

Carol Kane plays Jenny 'The Squirrel', a bystander who becomes involved in the unfolding drama.

Sandra Kazan portrays Deborah, a character connected to Sonny in the film.

Marcia Jean Kurtz appears as Miriam, another individual affected by the events of the robbery.