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Movie

Dog Day Afternoon

1975•2h 4m•7.9/10
  • Crime
  • Drama
  • Thriller

“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.

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

    Penelope Allen

    Sylvia

  • Sully Boyar

    Sully Boyar

    Mulvaney

  • Beulah Garrick

    Beulah Garrick

    Margaret

Details

Director
Sidney Lumet
Budget
$1,800,000
Revenue
$56,665,856
Country
United States of America
Language
English
Status
Released

Where to Watch

Streaming availability in the US.

Not currently listed for US streaming.

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