Dog Day Afternoon Cast
The cast of Dog Day Afternoon.
Al Pacino
as Sonny Wortzik

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

John Cazale
as Salvatore 'Sal' Naturile

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

Charles Durning
as Det. Sgt. Eugene Moretti

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

Chris Sarandon
as Leon Shermer

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

James Broderick
as Agent Sheldon

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

William Bogert
as TV Anchorman

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

Penelope Allen
as Sylvia 'Mouth'

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

Sully Boyar
as Mulvaney

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

Beulah Garrick
as Margaret

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

Carol Kane
as Jenny 'The Squirrel'

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

Sandra Kazan
as Deborah

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

Marcia Jean Kurtz
as Miriam

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

Amy Levitt
as Maria
John Marriott
as Howard Calvin
Estelle Omens
as Edna
Gary Springer
as Stevie
Carmine Foresta
as Carmine
Lance Henriksen
as Agent Murphy
Floyd Levine
as Phone Cop
Dick Anthony Williams
as Limo Driver
Dominic Chianese
as Father
Marcia Haufrecht
as Neighbor
Judith Malina
as Mother
Susan Peretz
as Angela 'Angie' Wortzik
Ron Cummins
as TV Reporter
Jay Gerber
as Sam
Philip Charles MacKenzie
as Doctor
Chu Chu Malave
as Maria's Boyfriend
Lionel Pina
as Pizza Boy
Robert Costanzo
as New York Policeman (uncredited)
Ron Gilbert
as Detective (uncredited)
Kenneth McMillan
as Commissioner (uncredited)
Ed Metzger
as Sgt. Murray (uncredited)
Lynette Sheldon
as Sadie (uncredited)
Alan Berger
as Lout (uncredited)
James Bulleit
as Sgt. Gillis (uncredited)
Todd Everett
as Cop (uncredited)
Raymond Serra
as New York Plainclothes Cop (uncredited)
Tom Towles
as Cop (uncredited)
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