Dog Day Afternoon (1975)

EnglishFilm1975124 minCrime, Drama, Thriller★ 7.9/10

Anything can happen during the dog days of summer. On August 22nd, 1972, everything did.

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.

Directed by

Sidney Lumet

Starring

Al Pacino, John Cazale, Charles Durning

Released

1975-09-21

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