Dog Day Afternoon
Dog Day Afternoon

Dog Day Afternoon

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

1975124 minSidney LumetCrimeDramaThriller

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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.

Cast & Crew

Sidney Lumet

Sidney Lumet

Director

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

Penelope Allen

Sylvia

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