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Dog Day Afternoon

"Anything can happen during the dog days of summer. On August 22nd, 1972, everything did."

1975 125 min 7.8

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.

Details

Status: Released
Release Date: 1975-09-21
Budget: $1,800,000
Revenue: $46,665,856
Production: Artists Entertainment Complex, Warner Bros. Pictures