Dog Day Afternoon

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.

Director

Sidney Lumet

Written by

Frank Pierson

Studio

Artists Entertainment Complex

Released

21 September 1975

Genres

Crime, Drama, Thriller