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Movie poster: Dog Day Afternoon (1975)
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Dog Day Afternoon

1975 · 124 min Crime Drama Thriller
7.8 / 10 · 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.

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Year 1975
Country United States of America
Genre Crime, Drama, Thriller
Director Sidney Lumet
Runtime 124 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.8/10 (3312 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

This is quietly operating cinema. No big events, no crisis turns — just people and how they live through what happens to them.

Strengths: atmosphere, actors, accuracy of detail. Weaknesses: the pace isn't for everyone, the ending may feel unresolved.

For people who watch films for feeling, not entertainment.

Director: Sidney Lumet

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: An evening when your mind is at peace. With someone you can sit in silence with after. Wine or tea.

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