Dog Day Afternoon
1975·Movie·
·2h 5min
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About
Anything can happen during the dog days of summer. On August 22nd, 1972, everything did.
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.
DNA
- Genres
- Themes
- Click below to reveal spoilersBetrayalLove Conquers AllIdentity CrisisMan Vs. Nature
- Plot
- Click below to reveal spoilersUncovering Hidden IdentitiesUnrequited LoveForbidden LoveBank HeistRedemption ArcFamily BondsMedia ManipulationComing Of Age
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- Cinematic Style
- Costume and Set
Sequels and Prequels
No sequels or prequels available
Crew
Directed by:
Victor J. Kemper, Burtt Harris, Alan Hopkins
Produced by:
Martin Elfand, Martin Bregman, Robert Greenhut
Cast
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