Dog Day Afternoon

Name: Dog Day Afternoon
Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Released: 1975-09-21
Duration: 124 min
Rating: 7.9

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

7.9 / 10 (3,514 votes)

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.

Release Date September 21, 1975

Runtime 124 min

Genres Crime, Drama, Thriller

Status Released

Budget $1,800,000

Box Office $56,665,856

Trailers & Videos

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Chris Sarandon reflects on Al Pacino’s performance in DOG DAY AFTERNOON.

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3 Things You Didn't Know About Oscar-winning "Dog Day Afternoon" w/ Carol Kane

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Sarah Polley on Sidney Lumet's DOG DAY AFTERNOON | From Studio 9

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"Dog Day Afternoon" winning Best Original Screenplay

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Jeffrey Wright Inspired By DOG DAY AFTERNOON & Al Pacino

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