Dog Day Afternoon

Dog Day Afternoon

1975 · 125 min · EN · R · 7.8 (3,379 votes)
Dir. Sidney Lumet · Starring Al Pacino, John Cazale, Charles Durning, Chris Sarandon, James Broderick, Penelope Allen

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

CrimeDramaThriller

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.

VIBE

An electric, anxiety-inducing ride that plunges you into a pressure cooker of escalating chaos. It's a masterclass in raw performance, blending desperate stakes with unexpected humor and a profound sense of humanity, all unfolding under the harsh glare of public scrutiny.

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