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Dog Day Afternoon
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.
Release09/21/1975
Age RatingR
Runtime2h 4m
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Director
Sidney Lumet
Writer
Frank Pierson, Leslie Waller
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