Dog Day Afternoon (1975)
Anything can happen during the dog days of summer. On August 22nd, 1972, everything did.
Storyline
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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Movie Details
| Original title | Dog Day Afternoon |
|---|---|
| Release date | Dec 25, 1975 |
| Status | Released |
| Keywords | new york city, police, bank robbery, psychological thriller, fbi, heist, airport, brooklyn, new york city, hostage, bank, bank cashier, car procession |
FAQ
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 on Dec 25, 1975 (status: Released).
Who directed Dog Day Afternoon?
Sidney Lumet directed Dog Day Afternoon.
What is the TMDB rating of Dog Day Afternoon?
Dog Day Afternoon has a TMDB rating of 7.9/10 from 3,514 votes.