Dog Day Afternoon
United States • 1975 • 2h 4m
Director
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 more complicated, the heist turns into a media circus.
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 more complicated, the heist turns into a media circus.
Credits
Crew
DirectorSidney Lumet
WriterFrank Pierson
CinematographerVictor J. Kemper
EditorDede Allen
ProducerMartin Elfand, Martin Bregman
Cast
Al Pacinoas Sonny
John Cazaleas Sal
Charles Durningas Moretti
Chris Sarandonas Leon
James Broderickas Sheldon