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Dog Day Afternoon

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

1975 R 2h 4m

CrimeDramaThriller

7.9/10 TMDB Score3,514 votes · IMDb ↗

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.

Movie Details

Original titleDog Day Afternoon
Release dateDec 25, 1975
StatusReleased
Original languageEN
CountryUnited States of America
Certification (US)R
Keywordsnew york city, police, bank robbery, psychological thriller, fbi, heist, airport, brooklyn, new york city, hostage, bank, bank cashier, car procession

Ratings

★ 7.9/10

3,514 votes on TMDB. IMDb ratings are shown on IMDb itself — view this title on IMDb ↗.

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FAQ

What is Dog Day Afternoon about?

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.

When was Dog Day Afternoon released?

Dog Day Afternoon was released on Dec 25, 1975 (status: Released).

Who directed Dog Day Afternoon?

Sidney Lumet directed Dog Day Afternoon.

What is the TMDB rating of Dog Day Afternoon?

Dog Day Afternoon has a TMDB rating of 7.9/10 from 3,514 votes.