During my research for the introduction I came across some interesting documents of the real bank robbery/hostage situation/media event that inspired the film.
If you haven't ever seen DOG DAY AFTERNOON, don't click on the following links because the movie follows the actual events so closely that reading the articles would destroy some of the most unexpected twists in the film.
- The original LIFE-article Frank Pierson's screenplay was based on.
- Arthur Bell's Village Voice article about robber John Wojtowicz.
- TV news report including footage from outside the bank.
- John Wojtowicz' reaction to Lumet's film and Pacino's portrayal.
- FBI reports.