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Dog Day Afternoon (1975)

โ€œAnything can happen during the dog days of summer. On August 22nd, 1972, everything did.โ€

7.9/10 ยท 3,516 votes 2h 4m r ThrillerDramaCrime

#4 of 19 films from 1975 #67 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Sidney Lumet ยท Written by Frank Pierson

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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.

Cast

Al Pacinoas Sonny
John Cazaleas Sal
Charles Durningas Moretti
Chris Sarandonas Leon
James Broderickas Sheldon
William Bogertas TV Anchorman
Penelope Allenas Sylvia
Sully Boyaras Mulvaney
Beulah Garrickas Margaret
Carol Kaneas Jenny
Sandra Kazanas Deborah
Marcia Jean Kurtzas Miriam
Amy Levittas Maria
John Marriottas Howard

Facts

Release dateSeptember 21, 1975
Runtime124 min (2h 4m) โ€” about the same as the 1975 average of 118 min
GenresThriller, Drama, Crime
LanguageEN
Budget$1,800,000
Box office$56,665,856 (31.5ร— budget)
IMDbtt0072890

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Questions

How long is Dog Day Afternoon?
Dog Day Afternoon runs 124 minutes (2h 4m).
Is Dog Day Afternoon worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.9/10 across 3,516 votes, which places it #4 of 19 films released in 1975 in this index (top 84%) and #67 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed Dog Day Afternoon?
Dog Day Afternoon was directed by Sidney Lumet. Other well-rated titles by the same director: 12 Angry Men (1957), Network (1976), Serpico (1973).
Who stars in Dog Day Afternoon?
Al Pacino as Sonny; John Cazale as Sal; Charles Durning as Moretti; Chris Sarandon as Leon; James Broderick as Sheldon; William Bogert as TV Anchorman.
What is Dog Day Afternoon rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Dog Day Afternoon?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/21359.

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