Dog Day Afternoon

1975 • 2h 4m • Crime, Drama, Thriller

94%Rotten Tomatoes

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.

Director

Sidney Lumet

Writers

Frank Pierson

Status

Released