Rating
Popularity4
Runtime2h 4m
Release DateSeptember 21, 1975
Budget$1,800,000
Revenue$56,665,856
Dog Day Afternoon
Anything can happen during the dog days of summer. On August 22nd, 1972, everything did.
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.
Production
Artists Entertainment Complex
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Spoken Languages
English
Age Rating
All Ages
Top Cast
Key Crew
Director of PhotographyVictor J. Kemper
ProducerMartin Elfand
ScreenplayFrank Pierson
ProducerMartin Bregman
DirectorSidney Lumet
Videos & Trailers
Dog Day Afternoon (1975) ORIGINAL TRAILER
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Modern Trailer
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Original Theatrical Trailer
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Chris Sarandon reflects on Al Pacino’s performance in DOG DAY AFTERNOON.
Featurette
Attica! | The Hostage Exchange
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