Dog Day Afternoon
"Anything can happen during the dog days of summer. On August 22nd, 1972, everything did."
Originally released in 1975. Dog Day Afternoon is a crime/drama film. directed by Sidney Lumet. With a runtime of 2h 4m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Al Pacino, John Cazale, and Charles Durning
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 21, 1975
50 years ago
Runtime
2h 4m
124 minutes total
User Rating
7.8/10
Great (3,238 votes)
Budget
$1.8M
Production budget
Box Office
$56.7M
31.5x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,800,000
- Revenue
- $56,665,856
Production Companies
- Artists Entertainment Complex
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dog Day Afternoon about?
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 a...
Who directed Dog Day Afternoon?
Dog Day Afternoon was directed by Sidney Lumet.
How long is Dog Day Afternoon?
Dog Day Afternoon has a runtime of 2 hours and 4 minutes (124 minutes total).
When was Dog Day Afternoon released?
Dog Day Afternoon was released on September 21, 1975 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Dog Day Afternoon?
The main cast of Dog Day Afternoon includes Al Pacino, John Cazale, Charles Durning, Chris Sarandon, James Broderick.
Is Dog Day Afternoon worth watching?
Dog Day Afternoon has a user rating of 7.8/10 based on 3,238 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.