7.8
(2,926 votes)
Dog Day Afternoon
Overview
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.
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Movie Details
Status
Released (21/09/1975)
Original language
English
Budget
$1,800,000
Box office
$46,665,856
Country
USAProduction companies