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Dog Day Afternoon
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Dog Day Afternoon

1975-09-21 · 124 min · ★ 7.9

Crime · Drama · Thriller

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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Production details

Directors
Sidney Lumet
Production companies
Artists Entertainment Complex
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 1,800,000
Revenue
USD 56,665,856

Top Cast

Al PacinoAl PacinoSonny
John CazaleJohn CazaleSal
Charles DurningCharles DurningMoretti
Chris SarandonChris SarandonLeon
James BroderickJames BroderickSheldon
Penelope AllenPenelope AllenSylvia
Sully BoyarSully BoyarMulvaney
Beulah GarrickMargaret
Carol KaneCarol KaneJenny
Sandra KazanDeborah
Marcia Jean KurtzMarcia Jean KurtzMiriam
Amy LevittMaria
John MarriottJohn MarriottHoward
Estelle OmensEdna
Gary SpringerStevie
Carmine ForestaCarmine
Lance HenriksenLance HenriksenMurphy
Floyd LevineFloyd LevinePhone Cop
Dick Anthony WilliamsDick Anthony WilliamsLimo Driver
Dominic ChianeseDominic ChianeseFather

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