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.

Release Date

Sep 21, 1975

Runtime

2h 4m

Director

Sidney Lumet

Country

United States of America

Company

Artists Entertainment Complex

Budget

$1,800,000

Revenue

$56,665,856