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Movie · 1975

Dog Day Afternoon

Anything can happen during the dog days of summer. On August 22nd, 1972, everything did.

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High stakes standoff Media circus Character driven crime Psychological tension Antiheroic empathy Socially charged

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Release
1975
Runtime
125 min
Director
Sidney Lumet

Synopsis

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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