Dog Day Afternoon

Original title: Dog Day Afternoon

125 minutes • 1975 • 7.8 Score

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.

Sidney Lumet

Director

Crime

Drama

Thriller

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