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Dog Day Afternoon (1975)

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

  • Sep 21, 1975
  • 2h 4m
  • R

7.9/10

TMDB user score
3,560 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

Dog Day Afternoon is a 1975 crime and drama film directed by Sidney Lumet. Its leading cast includes Al Pacino, John Cazale and Charles Durning. It runs for 2 hours 4 minutes.

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.

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Before You Pick

Time needed
2 hours 4 minutes
Age rating (US)
R
Language
English
Audience signal
7.9/10 from 3,560 TMDB votes

Official Trailer

Modern Trailer · plays from YouTube

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Cast

  • Al Pacino Sonny
  • John Cazale Sal
  • Charles Durning Moretti
  • Chris Sarandon Leon
  • James Broderick Sheldon
  • Penelope Allen Sylvia
  • Sully Boyar Mulvaney
  • Beulah Garrick Margaret
  • Carol Kane Jenny
  • Sandra Kazan Deborah
  • Marcia Jean Kurtz Miriam
  • Amy Levitt Maria
  • John Marriott Howard
  • Estelle Omens Edna
  • Gary Springer Stevie
  • Carmine Foresta Carmine
  • Lance Henriksen Murphy
  • Floyd Levine Phone Cop

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