Editorial Collection / New Hollywood
Dog Day Afternoon
Directed by Sidney Lumet
1975•2h 5m•R•★ 7.8
Crime / Drama / Thriller
Synopsis
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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DirectorSidney Lumet
WriterFrank Pierson
CinematographyVictor J. Kemper
Principal Cast
Al PacinoSonny
John CazaleSal
Charles DurningMoretti
Chris SarandonLeon
James BroderickSheldon
Sully BoyarMulvaney
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Penelope AllenSylviaBG
Beulah GarrickMargaretTechnical Specifications
Runtime2h 5m (125 mins)
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DirectorSidney Lumet
LanguagesEnglish
CountryUS
StudioArtists Entertainment Complex
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