7.9Dog Day Afternoon · 1975
Dog Day Afternoon (1975) is a Crime / Drama / Thriller film directed by Sidney Lumet, starring Al Pacino, John Cazale, Charles Durning.
CrimeDramaThriller
7.9Overview
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
Al Pacino, John Cazale, Charles Durning, Chris Sarandon, James Broderick, Penelope Allen, Sully Boyar, Beulah Garrick
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What is "Dog Day Afternoon" about?
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.
When was "Dog Day Afternoon" released?
Dog Day Afternoon was released in 1975.
Who stars in "Dog Day Afternoon"?
The cast includes Al Pacino, John Cazale, Charles Durning, Chris Sarandon.
