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 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.
Director: Sidney Lumet
Starring: Al Pacino, Charles Durning, Chris Sarandon, John Cazale
“The representation in ‘Dog Day’ is, while not perfect, remarkably progressive for a nearly 50-year-old film, and a vivid reminder of the ways in which the art of the past is in constant communication with the issues of the present.” – Oscar Goff
1975
Runtime 2h 15m plus 10 minute intermission
Rated M
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 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.
Director: Sidney Lumet
Starring: Al Pacino, Charles Durning, Chris Sarandon, John Cazale
“The representation in ‘Dog Day’ is, while not perfect, remarkably progressive for a nearly 50-year-old film, and a vivid reminder of the ways in which the art of the past is in constant communication with the issues of the present.” – Oscar Goff
1975
Runtime 2h 15m plus 10 minute intermission
Rated M
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 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.
Director: Sidney Lumet
Starring: Al Pacino, Charles Durning, Chris Sarandon, John Cazale
“The representation in ‘Dog Day’ is, while not perfect, remarkably progressive for a nearly 50-year-old film, and a vivid reminder of the ways in which the art of the past is in constant communication with the issues of the present.” – Oscar Goff
1975
Runtime 2h 15m plus 10 minute intermission
Rated M