TMDb Rating
7.8/10
3,227 verified votes
Dog Day Afternoon (1975)
CrimeDramaThriller
124 min
"Anything can happen during the dog days of summer. On August 22nd, 1972, everything did."
Plot Summary
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.
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Keywords to include
CrimeDramaThrillerSidney LumetAl PacinoJohn Cazale1975
Director
Sidney Lumet
Top Cast
Al PacinoJohn CazaleCharles DurningChris SarandonJames Broderick
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