Dog Day Afternoon
Dog Day Afternoon

Dog Day Afternoon

(1975)
R
7.8/10
3,071 votes
2h 5m
September 21, 1975
"Anything can happen during the dog days of summer. On August 22nd, 1972, everything did."

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.

Budget

$1,800,000

Revenue

$46,665,856