Dog Day Afternoon
Director: Sidney Lumet
"Anything can happen during the dog days of summer. On August 22nd, 1972, everything did."
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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Cast
Al Pacino
Sonny
John Cazale
Sal
Charles Durning
Moretti
Chris Sarandon
Leon
James Broderick
Sheldon
Penelope Allen
Sylvia
Sully Boyar
Mulvaney
Beulah Garrick
Margaret
Carol Kane
Jenny
Sandra Kazan
Deborah
Marcia Jean Kurtz
Miriam
Amy Levitt
Maria
In brief
Dog Day Afternoon (1975) is a crime, drama, thriller film. With an average rating of 7.9/10 from 3,454 votes, it's one of the higher-rated titles. The film runs 2h 5min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Dog Day Afternoon online?
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How long is Dog Day Afternoon?
Dog Day Afternoon runs 125 minutes (2h 5min).
What rating does Dog Day Afternoon have?
Dog Day Afternoon has an average rating of 7.9/10 based on 3,454 viewer votes on TMDB.
What year is Dog Day Afternoon from?
Dog Day Afternoon was released in 1975.
