Dog Day Afternoon (movie)

Dog Day Afternoon (movie)

  • User score: 7.8
  • Production country: United States of America
  • Producer: Sidney Lumet
  • Production companies: Artists Entertainment Complex, Warner Bros. Pictures
  • Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller
  • Budget: $1,800,000
  • Revenue: $46,665,856
  • Release date: 9/21/1975
  • Run time: 125 min.

Movie description

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.

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Al Pacino

Al Pacino

Role(s): Sonny Wortzik

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John Cazale

John Cazale

Role(s): Salvatore 'Sal' Naturile

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Charles Durning

Charles Durning

Role(s): Det. Sgt. Eugene Moretti

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Chris Sarandon

Chris Sarandon

Role(s): Leon Shermer

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James Broderick

James Broderick

Role(s): Agent Sheldon

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