Dog Day Afternoon

1975 · Directed by Sidney Lumet

Based on the true story of would-be Brooklyn bank robbers John Wojtowicz and Salvatore Naturale. 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.

crime drama

Cast: Al Pacino, Carol Kane, Lance Henriksen, Chris Sarandon, Charles Durning, John Cazale, Robert Costanzo, Dominic Chianese, Kenneth McMillan, Judith Malina

Rating: 7.814/10 from 2,413 votes