Dog Day Afternoon

1975 · Directed by Sidney Lumet · 125 min · drama film, comedy film, action film

★ 7.9/10 · 3,509 ratings on TMDB

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.