Dog Day Afternoon
"Anything can happen during the dog days of summer. On August 22nd, 1972, everything did."
Details
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.
Cast & Crew
- Cast:Al Pacino , John Cazale , Charles Durning , Chris Sarandon , James Broderick , Penelope Allen , Sully Boyar , Beulah Garrick
- Director: Sidney Lumet
