Salvatore Naturile

Mug shot of Naturile

Salvatore Antonio "Sal" Naturile,[1] also known as Donald Matterson[2] (c. 1953/1954– August 23, 1972) was an American bank robber whose attempted robbery of a Chase Manhattan bank branch in Brooklyn, along with John Wojtowicz, in August 1972, inspired the 1975 film Dog Day Afternoon. In the film he is portrayed by actor John Cazale.

  1. ^ "LIFE". google.co.uk. 22 September 1972.
  2. ^ Meskil, Paul (August 24, 1972). "An Insider is Sought in Bank Holdup]". Daily News.