Dog Day Afternoon

Film - 1975 - Crime, Drama, Mystery & Thriller

The story

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.

Directed by

Sidney Lumet

Starring

Al Pacino, John Cazale, Charles Durning, Chris Sarandon, James Broderick, Penelope Allen

Where to watch

hbo

Ratings

IMDb 8 out of 10