Recently I have gotten on kicks for both watching and appreciating the works of director Sidney L...
Dog Day Afternoon
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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Dog Day Afternoon
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Sep 21, 1975
Runtime
2h 5m
Genres
Crime, Drama, Thriller
User Score
78%
Original Title
Dog Day Afternoon
Production Companies
Artists Entertainment Complex, Warner Bros. Pictures
Director
Sidney Lumet
Budget
$1,800,000
Revenue
$46,665,856
Description
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.
