Dog Day Afternoon

Anything can happen during the dog days of summer. On August 22nd, 1972, everything did.

• Rated 7.9 out of 10
• Movie
• 1975
• 2h 4m
• Crime
• Drama
• Thriller

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.

Director

Sidney Lumet

Starring

Al Pacino, John Cazale, Charles Durning, Chris Sarandon