Dog Day Afternoon
7.8/10
Rating
124 min
Runtime
1975
Release Year
Sidney Lumet
Director
Cast
Al Pacino, John Cazale, Charles Durning, Chris Sarandon, James Broderick
Quick Synopsis
Set in Brooklyn, the film follows John Wojtowicz and Salvatore Naturile as they attempt to rob a bank. The robbery quickly goes wrong, leading to a hostage situation and a standoff with the police. As the event unfolds, Sonny's personal reasons for the heist come to light, complicating the situation further. The incident attracts significant media attention, turning the robbery into a public spectacle.
Detailed Synopsis of Dog Day Afternoon
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.
