Dog Day Afternoon

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
Cast: Al Pacino , John Cazale , Charles Durning , Chris Sarandon , James Broderick , Penelope Allen , Sully Boyar , Beulah Garrick , Carol Kane , Sandra Kazan

Genres: Crime , Drama , Thriller

Release date: 1975-09-21

Rating: 7.846

Runtime: 124minutes

Budget: 1M

Revenue: 56M

Production Companies: Artists Entertainment Complex

Reviews:

  • Cecilia Friedman
    Surprisingly good! I didn't expect much, but the twists and emotional depth really pulled me in.
    Rating: 4

  • Luis George
    An intense thriller that kept me guessing until the very end. Definitely worth a watch.
    Rating: 4

  • Amaia Benitez
    Great concept, poorly executed. There were too many plot holes, and the ending felt rushed.
    Rating: 2.5

  • Richard Velez
    An overhyped movie that failed to deliver. I didn’t connect with the characters or the plot.
    Rating: 2

  • Winter Barry
    A gripping story with strong performances. The ending was a bit predictable, but overall a great watch.
    Rating: 4