Dog Day Afternoon

Dog Day Afternoon

7.847

1975-09-21

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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Dog Day Afternoon

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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.

Released

1975-09-21

Runtime

125

Director

Frank Pierson

Budget

$1800000

Revenue

$46665856

Genres

Crime

Drama

Thriller

Language

English

Production

Artists Entertainment Complex

Warner Bros. Pictures

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