Dog Day Afternoon (1975)
Anything can happen during the dog days of summer. On August 22nd, 1972, everything did.
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.
Cast
- Al Pacino - Sonny
- John Cazale - Sal
- Charles Durning - Moretti
- Chris Sarandon - Leon
- James Broderick - Sheldon
- Penelope Allen - Sylvia
- Sully Boyar - Mulvaney
- Beulah Garrick - Margaret
- Carol Kane - Jenny
- Sandra Kazan - Deborah
Screenplay
- Frank Pierson (Screenplay)
- Leslie Waller (Book)
- P.F. Kluge (Book)
- Thomas Moore (Book)
Themes
Merciless and Violent Heists, Human Trafficking Nightmare, Heist Escape Plan and Action, Kidnapping and Hostage Thriller, Heist and Caper Stories
Keywords
new york city, airport, police, hostage, bank, fbi, heist, bank robbery, brooklyn, new york city, bank cashier, car procession, attica, energetic, unhappy marriage, based on magazine, newspaper or article
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Dog Day Afternoon 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.
- Who directed Dog Day Afternoon?
- Dog Day Afternoon was directed by Sidney Lumet.
- Who stars in Dog Day Afternoon?
- Dog Day Afternoon stars Al Pacino, John Cazale, Charles Durning, Chris Sarandon, James Broderick, Penelope Allen.
- How long is Dog Day Afternoon?
- Dog Day Afternoon has a runtime of 2h 4m (124 minutes).
- What genre is Dog Day Afternoon?
- Dog Day Afternoon is a Crime, Drama, Thriller film.
- What is the Filmori rating for Dog Day Afternoon?
- Dog Day Afternoon has a Filmori rating of 4.0/5 based on 1 ratings.
- What is the budget of Dog Day Afternoon?
- Dog Day Afternoon had a budget of $2M.
- How much did Dog Day Afternoon gross?
- Dog Day Afternoon grossed $57M worldwide.
- Where was Dog Day Afternoon produced?
- Dog Day Afternoon was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Dog Day Afternoon?
- The themes of Dog Day Afternoon include: Merciless and Violent Heists, Human Trafficking Nightmare, Heist Escape Plan and Action, Kidnapping and Hostage Thriller, Heist and Caper Stories.