Dog Day Afternoon1975
Anything can happen during the dog days of summer. On August 22nd, 1972, everything did.
Film Series
Cinema
Rank
Votes
Director
Sidney Lumet
Screenplay
Frank Pierson
Actors
Al Pacino, John Cazale, Charles Durning, Chris Sarandon, James Broderick, William Bogert
Genres
Crime, Drama, Thriller
About the film
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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That grants legendary status. Bravo!
That grants legendary status. Bravo!