Crime ·Drama ·Thriller · United States of America · 1975 · 2h 4m

Dog Day Afternoon

Dog Day Afternoon poster
Director
Sidney Lumet
Cast
Al Pacino as Sonny John Cazale as Sal Charles Durning as Moretti Chris Sarandon as Leon James Broderick as Sheldon Penelope Allen as Sylvia
Crew
Victor J. Kemper — Director of Photography Dede Allen — Editor Frank Pierson — Screenplay Martin Elfand — Producer Martin Bregman — Producer Charles Bailey — Production Design
Tagline

Anything can happen during the dog days of summer. On August 22nd, 1972, everything did.

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.

Trailer Dog Day Afternoon — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
new york cityairportpolicehostagebankfbiheistpsychological thrillerbank robberybrooklyn, new york citybank cashiercar procession
Key Collaborators
Sidney Lumet Director Victor J. Kemper Director of Photography Dede Allen Editor Frank Pierson Screenplay Martin Elfand Producer Martin Bregman Producer Charles Bailey Production Design Anna Hill Johnstone Costume Design
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