Dog Day Afternoon

2h5m (125 mins) Drama 1975 Rating:

Based on the true story of would-be Brooklyn bank robbers John Wojtowicz and Salvatore Naturale. 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.

Starring

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

Direction

Sidney Lumet

Screenplay

Frank Pierson