Dog Day Afternoon
1975 • Crime | Drama
7.844 (3,341)
Sidney Lumet
Director
Status
Released
Release date
September 21, 1975
Duration
124 Min
Language
English
Popularity
6.2575
Budget
$1,800,000
Revenue
$56,665,856
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.
