Salvatore Naturile

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Salvatore Antonio Naturile, also known as Donald Matterson and "Sal" (born c. 1953/1954, Keansburg, New Jersey-August 22, 1972, South Ozone Park, Queens) was an American bank robber who with John Wojtowicz helped inspire the 1975 film Dog Day Afternoon. In the film he is portrayed by actor John Cazale.On August 22, 1972, Salvatore Antonio Naturile, participated in a robbery headed by John Wojtowicz and Robert Westenberg, attempted to rob a branch of the Chase Manhattan bank on the corner of East Third Street and Avenue P in Gravesend, Brooklyn. Westenberg was unnerved by a police car on the street and fled the scene before the robbery was underway.