Dog Day Afternoon

1975 · TMDB 7.8

Directed by Sidney Lumet

Based on the true story of would-be Brooklyn bank robbers John Wojtowicz and Salvatore Naturile. Sonny and Sal attempt a bank heist which quickly turns sour and escalates into a hostage situation and stand-off with the police. As Sonny's motives for the robbery are slowly revealed and things become more complicated, the heist turns into a media circus.

Al Pacino John Cazale Charles Durning Chris Sarandon James Broderick Penelope Allen Sully Boyar Beulah Garrick Carol Kane Sandra Kazan Marcia Jean Kurtz Amy Levitt

Director · Sidney Lumet Producer · Martin Bregman Producer · Martin Elfand Writer · Frank Pierson Cinematography · Victor J. Kemper Editor · Dede Allen

Runtime: 125 min
Released: 1975-09-21
Studio: Artists Entertainment Complex
Country: United States of America
Language: English
TMDB score: 7.8

Crime Thriller Drama

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