What I wouldn't do to transition.
Dog Day Afternoon
Anything can happen during the dog days of summer. On August 22nd, 1972, everything did.
Rating
5.0 (1)
Release Date
9/21/1975Runtime
125 minsOverview
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.
Status
ReleasedOriginal Language
EnglishBudget
$1,800,000Revenue
$46,665,856Homepage
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A taut, character-driven thriller that finds unexpected humanity in a bungled bank robbery spiraling into chaos. The film's power comes not from heist mechanics but from Sonny's unraveling motivations and the surreal media spectacle that engulfs a deeply personal crime.
Mood
TenseDefiantWistful
Themes
IdentityFamilyLoveCrime
Pacing
Propulsive
Look
NaturalisticHandheldDocumentary-like
Structure
Linear
Heads up
Graphic violence
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