The Making of 'Dog Day Afternoon'
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MOVIE • 1975
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
Release
September 21, 1975
Runtime
124 min
Language
English
Origin
United States of America
Budget
$1,800,000
Revenue
$56,665,856
The Making of 'Dog Day Afternoon'
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