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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.

Status
Released
Origin country
US
Release Date
Budget:
$1,800,000.00
Revenue:
$46,665,856.00
Companies
Artists Entertainment Complex
Warner Bros. Pictures