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Dog Day Afternoon (1975)

Movie ★ 7.8 125 min

Crime Drama Thriller

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.

Sidney Lumet Director

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Quick facts

Released
September 21, 1975
Runtime
125 min
Rating
R
Budget
$1.8M
Box office
$56.7M
IMDb
tt0072890
Language
Studio
Artists Entertainment Complex

Themes

Cast

Al Pacino Al Pacino Sonny John Cazale John Cazale Sal Charles Durning Charles Durning Moretti Chris Sarandon Chris Sarandon Leon James Broderick James Broderick Sheldon Penelope Allen Sylvia Sully Boyar Sully Boyar Mulvaney Beulah Garrick Margaret Carol Kane Carol Kane Jenny Sandra Kazan Deborah Marcia Jean Kurtz Marcia Jean Kurtz Miriam Amy Levitt Maria John Marriott Howard Estelle Omens Edna Gary Springer Stevie Carmine Foresta Carmine Lance Henriksen Lance Henriksen Murphy Floyd Levine Floyd Levine Phone Cop

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Frequently asked questions

What is Dog Day Afternoon about?
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.
Who directed Dog Day Afternoon?
Dog Day Afternoon was directed by Sidney Lumet.
Who stars in Dog Day Afternoon?
Dog Day Afternoon stars Al Pacino, John Cazale, Charles Durning, Chris Sarandon.
When was Dog Day Afternoon released?
Dog Day Afternoon is a 1975 crime, drama, thriller film.
Where can I watch Dog Day Afternoon?
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