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"Dog Day Afternoon" is a 1975 film directed by Sidney Lumet about a bank robbery that unfolds in real time. The film is considered significant for its realistic portrayal of crime and its exploration of desperation, masculinity, and social pressure in American life.
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Film · TMDB
7.8Based 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.
Released: 1975-09-21125 minDir: Sidney LumetCrime, Drama, ThrillerBudget: $1.8MBox office: $56.7M
Cast
- Al Pacino as Sonny
- John Cazale as Sal
- Charles Durning as Moretti
- Chris Sarandon as Leon
- James Broderick as Sheldon
- Penelope Allen as Sylvia
Themes
- new york city
- airport