Dog Day Afternoon
Anything can happen during the dog days of summer. On August 22nd, 1972, everything did.
Crime
Drama
Thriller
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.
Status:
Released
Release Date:
1975-09-21
Runtime:
2h 5m
Director:
Sidney Lumet
Writer:
Frank Pierson
Official Videos
Attica! | The Hostage Exchange
3 Things You Didn't Know About Oscar-winning "Dog Day Afternoon" w/ Carol Kane
Sarah Polley on Sidney Lumet's DOG DAY AFTERNOON | From Studio 9
Modern Trailer
Original Theatrical Trailer
"Dog Day Afternoon" winning Best Original Screenplay
Jeffrey Wright Inspired By DOG DAY AFTERNOON & Al Pacino
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