Dog Day Afternoon
Movie · 1975 · Crime, Drama, Thriller · 2h 5m · R
Curator score: 94% (757.6K ratings)
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
Cast
Al Pacino, John Cazale, Charles Durning, Chris Sarandon, James Broderick, Penelope Allen