Dog Day Afternoon (1975)2h04
Crime · Drama · Thriller
Director Sidney Lumet (7.2 avg)
Also directed 12 Angry Men, Serpico, Network, and 54 more
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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Cast
Al Pacino
John Cazale
Charles Durning
Chris Sarandon
James Broderick
Penelope Allen
Sully Boyar
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