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Dog Day Afternoon (1975)

Directed by Sidney Lumet, this 1975 classic is inspired by a true story of a veteran who in desperate measures plans a bank heist with his mates and how it goes extremely erroneous. it shows how absurd life situations can get.
It combines the thrilling heist with the hostage situation and focuses on police brutality and the ridiculous manner the media covers the whole incident.
Al Pacino delivered an outstanding performance and earned an Oscar nomination for the Best actor. Writer Frank Pierson walked away with the statue for Best Original screenplay.