Dog Day Afternoon(1975)
“Anything can happen during the dog days of summer. On August 22nd, 1972, everything did.”
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.
Director
Sidney Lumet
Studio
Artists Entertainment Complex
Budget
$2M
Revenue
$57M
Cast
Al Pacino
as Sonny
John Cazale
as Sal
Charles Durning
as Moretti
Chris Sarandon
as Leon
James Broderick
as Sheldon
Penelope Allen
as Sylvia
Sully Boyar
as Mulvaney
Beulah Garrick
as Margaret
Carol Kane
as Jenny
Sandra Kazan
as Deborah
Marcia Jean Kurtz
as Miriam
Amy Levitt
as Maria
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1975
Runtime
2h 5m
Language
English
Rating
7.9 / 10
Budget
$2M
Box Office
$57M
Production Companies
Artists Entertainment Complex
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Where can I watch Dog Day Afternoon?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Dog Day Afternoon (1975).
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 and released in 1975. It is a crime, drama, thriller film.
How long is Dog Day Afternoon?▼
Dog Day Afternoon has a runtime of 2 hours and 5 minutes (125 minutes total).
Who stars in Dog Day Afternoon?▼
The cast of Dog Day Afternoon includes Al Pacino as Sonny, John Cazale as Sal, Charles Durning as Moretti, Chris Sarandon as Leon, James Broderick as Sheldon and more.
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