Dog Day Afternoon (1975)
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.
- Released: 1975-09-21
- Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller
- Director: Sidney Lumet
- Cast: Al Pacino, John Cazale, Charles Durning, Chris Sarandon, James Broderick, Penelope Allen
- Runtime: 125 min
