Rating
Popularity5
Runtime2h 5m
Release DateSeptember 21, 1975
Budget$1,800,000
Revenue$46,665,856
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
Warner Bros. Pictures(US)Status
Released
Original Language
English
Spoken Languages
English
Age Rating
All Ages
Top Cast
Key Crew
ScreenplayFrank Pierson
ProducerMartin Bregman
ProducerMartin Elfand
Director of PhotographyVictor J. Kemper
DirectorSidney Lumet
Videos & Trailers
Dog Day Afternoon (1975) ORIGINAL TRAILER
Trailer
Modern Trailer
Trailer
Original Theatrical Trailer
Trailer
Attica! | The Hostage Exchange
Clip
3 Things You Didn't Know About Oscar-winning "Dog Day Afternoon" w/ Carol Kane
Featurette