Dog Day Afternoon (1975)

  • R
  • 09/21/1975 (US)
  • Crime, Drama, Thriller
  • 2h 5m

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

Overview

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.

Frank Pierson

Screenplay

Sidney Lumet

Director

Cast

Al Pacino's headshot

Al Pacino

Sonny
John Cazale's headshot

John Cazale

Sal
Charles Durning's headshot

Charles Durning

Moretti
Chris Sarandon's headshot

Chris Sarandon

Leon
James Broderick's headshot

James Broderick

Sheldon
Penelope Allen's headshot

Penelope Allen

Sylvia
Sully Boyar's headshot

Sully Boyar

Mulvaney
Beulah Garrick's headshot

Beulah Garrick

Margaret

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