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Dog Day Afternoon

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

★ 7.8 (3137 votes) | 1975 | 2h 5m
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Overview

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.

Details
  • Status Released
  • Release Date September 21, 1975
  • Budget $1,800,000
  • Revenue $46,665,856
  • Production Artists Entertainment Complex, Warner Bros. Pictures

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Attica! | The Hostage Exchange
Attica! | The Hostage Exchange
3 Things You Didn't Know About Oscar-winning "Dog Day Afternoon" w/ Carol Kane
3 Things You Didn't Know About Oscar-winning "Dog Day Afternoon" w/ Carol Kane
Dog Day Afternoon (1975) ORIGINAL TRAILER
Dog Day Afternoon (1975) ORIGINAL TRAILER
Sarah Polley on Sidney Lumet's DOG DAY AFTERNOON | From Studio 9
Sarah Polley on Sidney Lumet's DOG DAY AFTERNOON | From Studio 9
Modern Trailer
Modern Trailer
Original Theatrical Trailer
Original Theatrical Trailer
"Dog Day Afternoon" winning Best Original Screenplay
"Dog Day Afternoon" winning Best Original Screenplay
Katt Shea on DOG DAY AFTERNOON
Katt Shea on DOG DAY AFTERNOON
Jeffrey Wright Inspired By DOG DAY AFTERNOON & Al Pacino
Jeffrey Wright Inspired By DOG DAY AFTERNOON & Al Pacino

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