Dog Day Afternoon

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.

RATING

7.8 / 10

RELEASE DATE

1975-09-21

DIRECTOR

Sidney Lumet

RUNNING TIME

2h 5m

Budget: $1,800,000

Revenue: $46,665,856

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Actors

John Cazale

Salvatore 'Sal' Naturile

Chris Sarandon

Leon Shermer

James Broderick

Agent Sheldon

William Bogert

TV Anchorman

Penelope Allen

Sylvia 'Mouth'

Sully Boyar

Mulvaney

Carol Kane

Jenny 'The Squirrel'