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: 7.844

Runtime: 125minutes

Budget: 1M

Revenue: 46M

Production Companies: Artists Entertainment Complex , Warner Bros. Pictures

Reviews:

  • Luis George
    A fun, light-hearted movie that's perfect for a weekend watch. Not too deep, but enjoyable.
    Rating: 3.5

  • Rylan Garcia
    A decent watch, though the pacing felt a bit slow in the middle. The cinematography was great, though.
    Rating: 3.5

  • Noa Ford
    An engaging and well-paced thriller. The twists were well-executed, keeping me hooked throughout.
    Rating: 4

  • Megan Wiley
    Too much focus on special effects and not enough on the story. It felt like a missed opportunity.
    Rating: 2.5

  • Yusuf Castro
    A visual spectacle with an epic storyline. The special effects were mind-blowing.
    Rating: 4.5