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Dog Day Afternoon

“Anything can happen during the dog days of summer. On August 22nd, 1972, everything did.”
7.9 / 10 (3,516 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
Revenue $56,665,856
Trailers & Videos
Dog Day Afternoon (1975) ORIGINAL TRAILER Trailer
Chris Sarandon reflects on Al Pacino’s performance in DOG DAY AFTERNOON. Featurette
Attica! | The Hostage Exchange Clip
3 Things You Didn't Know About Oscar-winning "Dog Day Afternoon" w/ Carol Kane Featurette
Sarah Polley on Sidney Lumet's DOG DAY AFTERNOON | From Studio 9 Featurette
Modern Trailer Trailer
Original Theatrical Trailer Trailer
"Dog Day Afternoon" winning Best Original Screenplay Featurette
Katt Shea on DOG DAY AFTERNOON Featurette
Jeffrey Wright Inspired By DOG DAY AFTERNOON & Al Pacino Featurette
Production Studios
Artists Entertainment Complex
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Top Billed 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
Penelope Allen Sylvia
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