Dog Day Afternoon

Dog Day Afternoon

2h 5m 1975 Crime, Drama, Thriller United States of America
Budget: $1,800,000 Revenue: $46,665,856

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

Writer

Frank Pierson