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.

Cast

Al Pacino

Sonny

John Cazale

Sal

Charles Durning

Moretti

Chris Sarandon

Leon

James Broderick

Sheldon

Penelope Allen

Sylvia

Sully Boyar

Mulvaney

Beulah Garrick

Margaret

Carol Kane

Jenny

Sandra Kazan

Deborah

Crew

Frank Pierson

Screenplay

Martin Elfand

Producer

Charles Bailey

Production Design

Douglas Higgins

Art Direction

Don Phillips

Casting

Michael Chinich

Casting

Dede Allen

Editor

Anna Hill Johnstone

Costume Design

Victor J. Kemper

Director of Photography

Robert Drumheller

Set Decoration

Clips & Videos

Chris Sarandon reflects on Al Pacino’s performance in DOG DAY AFTERNOON.

Attica! | The Hostage Exchange

3 Things You Didn't Know About Oscar-winning "Dog Day Afternoon" w/ Carol Kane

Dog Day Afternoon (1975) ORIGINAL TRAILER

Sarah Polley on Sidney Lumet's DOG DAY AFTERNOON | From Studio 9