Dog Day Afternoon

Crime, Drama, Thriller

1975

R | 125 minutes

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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.

Cast

Al Pacino image
Al Pacino
John Cazale image
John Cazale
Charles Durning image
Charles Durning
Chris Sarandon image
Chris Sarandon
James Broderick image
James Broderick
Penelope Allen image
Penelope Allen
Sully Boyar image
Sully Boyar
Carol Kane image
Carol Kane
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Dog Day Afternoon
Dog Day Afternoon
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