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Dog Day Afternoon
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Dog Day Afternoon

Sun, Sep 21, 1975
  • Crime
  • Drama
  • Thriller
Film · Synopsis

Synopsis

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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Release windows

When & where

US
  • In CinemasSun, Sep 21, 1975New York City, New York
GB
  • In CinemasThu, Dec 18, 1975
CA
  • In CinemasWed, Oct 1, 1975
AU
  • In CinemasThu, Dec 18, 1975
  • Streaming / DigitalSun, Nov 1, 2020
FR
  • In CinemasFri, Jan 30, 1976
DE
  • In CinemasFri, Mar 19, 1976West Germany
  • PhysicalFri, Feb 10, 2006DvD
JP
  • In CinemasSat, Mar 13, 1976
Where to watch

Streaming TBA

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Cast

Top of the call sheet

  • Al Pacino
    Al Pacino
    as Sonny
  • John Cazale
    John Cazale
    as Sal
  • Charles Durning
    Charles Durning
    as Moretti
  • Chris Sarandon
    Chris Sarandon
    as Leon
  • James Broderick
    James Broderick
    as Sheldon
  • P
    Penelope Allen
    as Sylvia
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