number 1 rule of bank robbery: have fun and be yourself
Directed by Sidney Lumet
Dog Day Afternoon
An acclaimed, gritty crime.
4.3(549k)via LetterboxdAl Pacino + 4 more
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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1Dog Day Afternoon is showing in 1 cinema in Los Angeles — next screening Wednesday 22 July at 19:00 at Los Feliz 3 Theatre.
Wednesday, 22 July
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6What people say
the second my short king is climbing on chairs to spray paint over the cameras I knew we were golden
70s al pacino could rob my bank any day and any night he wanted
Common questions
What is Dog Day Afternoon about?+
It depicts the true story of two men whose poorly planned bank heist in 1970s Brooklyn spirals into an intense hostage standoff covered live by the media.
Who directed Dog Day Afternoon?+
Sidney Lumet directed this 1975 film, known for his adept handling of gritty, character-driven dramas.
Has the film won any awards?+
Yes, it won the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay in 1976.
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