1975
7.8 (3085 votes)
2h 5m
Genres
Crime
Drama
Thriller
Production Companies
Artists Entertainment Complex
Warner Bros. Pictures
Warner Bros. Pictures
Dog Day Afternoon
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.
Key Crew
Screenplay: Frank Pierson
Producer: Martin Elfand, Martin Bregman
Director of Photography: Victor J. Kemper
Director: Sidney Lumet
Top Cast
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Dog Day Afternoon (1975) ORIGINAL TRAILER
Modern Trailer
