First-Time Viewing

Dog Day Afternoon

Release Date:December 25, 1975

Running Time:124 min

Genres:Drama, Thriller, Crime

Director

Cast

Al Pacino John Cazale Charles Durning Chris Sarandon James Broderick Penelope Allen Sully Boyar Beulah Garrick Carol Kane Sandra Kazan Marcia Jean Kurtz Amy Levitt

Top billed cast (via TMDB).

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.

Where to watch

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