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 Naturale. 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.

Recommended by 7 People

“Could this movie get made today? Maybe just? Performance, script, amazing direction all surrounding an unlikely folk hero.”

Nia DaCosta

Director, Writer

“'Dog Day Afternoon' for sure.”

Ben Stiller

Actor, Director, Comedian

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