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Dog Day Afternoon

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

September 21, 1975 125 min R
✓ Released 18505 days ago
Crime Drama Thriller
7.8

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3,361 votes

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.

Movie Info

Status: Released
Director: Sidney Lumet
Runtime: 125 min
Budget: $1,800,000
Revenue: $56,665,856

Top Cast

Al Pacino

Al Pacino

Sonny

John Cazale

John Cazale

Sal

Charles Durning

Charles Durning

Moretti

Chris Sarandon

Chris Sarandon

Leon

James Broderick

James Broderick

Sheldon

Penelope Allen

Sylvia

Sully Boyar

Sully Boyar

Mulvaney

Beulah Garrick

Margaret

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