Dog Day Afternoon (1975)
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.
Directing:
Writing:
Stars:
- Sidney Lumet
Writing:
- Frank Pierson
- Leslie Waller
- Thomas Moore
Stars:
Release Date: 1975-09-21
7.8/10
7.8/10
- Country: US
- Language: English
- Runtime: 125
- Budget: $1,800,000
- Revenue: $46,665,856
Jenny 'The Squirrel'
Detective (uncredited)
Sonny Wortzik
Salvatore 'Sal' Naturile
Det. Sgt. Eugene Moretti
Leon Shermer
Agent Sheldon
TV Anchorman
Mulvaney
Miriam
Carmine
Agent Murphy
Phone Cop
Limo Driver
Father
Neighbor
Mother
Angela 'Angie' Wortzik
Sam
Doctor
Maria's Boyfriend
Pizza Boy
New York Policeman (uncredited)
Commissioner (uncredited)
Sgt. Murray (uncredited)
Sadie (uncredited)
New York Plainclothes Cop (uncredited)
Cop (uncredited)
