Dog Day Afternoon

1975 - 124 min

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

Ratings

8.0/10
96%
86/100
7.8

Biography, Crime, Drama

Director:
Sidney Lumet
Actors:
Al Pacino, John Cazale, Penelope Allen
Plot:
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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