Dog Day Afternoon

Dog Day Afternoon (1975)

September 21st, 19752h 4min

Crime, Drama, Thriller
78%

Overview

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.


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