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.

Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller

Director: Sidney Lumet

Actors: Penelope Allen, Sully Boyar, John Cazale, Beulah Garrick, Carol Kane, Sandra Kazan, Marcia Jean Kurtz, Amy Levitt, John Marriott, Estelle Omens

Release date: 1975-09-21

Country of origin: United States of America

Length: 2h 5m

Ratings:

• 8.0/10
• 96%
• 86/100