Dog Day Afternoon
Anything can happen during the dog days of summer. On August 22nd, 1972, everything did.
19752h 5m7.9(3,446 votes)
CrimeDramaThriller
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…
Dog Day Afternoon (1975) is a crime, drama, and thriller film directed by Sidney Lumet. It stars Al Pacino, John Cazale, and Charles Durning. The film runs for 2 hours 5 minutes. Audiences have made it strongly rated, with an average score of 7.9 out of 10 from 3,446 votes.
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Director
Cast
Al Pacino
Sonny
John Cazale
Sal
Charles Durning
Moretti
Chris Sarandon
Leon
James Broderick
Sheldon
Penelope Allen
Sylvia
Sully Boyar
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Who stars in Dog Day Afternoon?
Dog Day Afternoon stars Al Pacino, John Cazale, Charles Durning, and Chris Sarandon, and was directed by Sidney Lumet.
How long is Dog Day Afternoon?
Dog Day Afternoon has a runtime of 2 hours 5 minutes.
When did Dog Day Afternoon come out?
Dog Day Afternoon was released in 1975.
What genre is Dog Day Afternoon?
Dog Day Afternoon is a crime, drama, and thriller film.
Is Dog Day Afternoon worth watching?
Dog Day Afternoon holds an average audience score of 7.9 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.
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