

Dog Day Afternoon
Anything can happen during the dog days of summer. On August 22nd, 1972, everything did.
1975-09-21
United States of America
125 minutes.
Overview
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.
Year 1975
Director Sidney Lumet
Crew Dede Allen (Editor), Victor J. Kemper (Director of Photography), Robert Drumheller (Set Decoration), Martin Elfand (Producer), Frank Pierson (Screenplay), Don Phillips (Casting)
Popularity 4
Language English