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      Based on a True Story

      2005 1h 15m Documentary List
      Reviews Spurred on by his love for the 1975 Sidney Lumet film "Dog Day Afternoon," Dutch documentarian Walter Stokman seeks to discover the real story behind the infamous bank robbery that inspired the movie starring Al Pacino. Stokman succeeds in one respect, getting FBI agents, hostages, filmmakers (including Lumet himself) and even the ex-wife of the lead criminal to go on camera. But that lead criminal, John Wojtowicz, is a little dodgy (and money-hungry), putting Stokman's quest in jeopardy. Read More Read Less

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      Rich Cline Shadows on the Wall Stokman's approach is skilfully inventive, visually striking and hugely engaging. Rated: 3.5/5 Nov 25, 2005 Full Review Ron Wilkinson Monsters and Critics Deprived of his legacy, the brains behind the failed bank robbery that became Sidney Lumet's Dog Day Afternoon gets closer than ever to his fifteen minutes of fame. Rated: 8.5/10 Apr 28, 2005 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Audience Member A very good documentary, a great story You can watch it only on Idfa Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/18/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Synopsis Spurred on by his love for the 1975 Sidney Lumet film "Dog Day Afternoon," Dutch documentarian Walter Stokman seeks to discover the real story behind the infamous bank robbery that inspired the movie starring Al Pacino. Stokman succeeds in one respect, getting FBI agents, hostages, filmmakers (including Lumet himself) and even the ex-wife of the lead criminal to go on camera. But that lead criminal, John Wojtowicz, is a little dodgy (and money-hungry), putting Stokman's quest in jeopardy.
      Director
      Walter Stokman
      Screenwriter
      Walter Stokman
      Production Co
      VPRO Television
      Genre
      Documentary
      Original Language
      English
      Runtime
      1h 15m