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Dog Day Afternoon

Play trailer Poster for Dog Day Afternoon R Released Sep 21, 1975 2h 10m Crime Drama LGBTQ+ Play Trailer Watchlist
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When inexperienced criminal Sonny Wortzik (Al Pacino) leads a bank robbery in Brooklyn, things quickly go wrong, and a hostage situation develops. As Sonny and his accomplice, Sal Naturile (John Cazale), try desperately to remain in control, a media circus develops and the FBI arrives, creating even more tension. Gradually, Sonny's surprising motivations behind the robbery are revealed, and his standoff with law enforcement moves toward its inevitable end.
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Framed by great work from director Sidney Lumet and fueled by a gripping performance from Al Pacino, Dog Day Afternoon offers a finely detailed snapshot of people in crisis with tension-soaked drama shaded in black humor.

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Mick LaSalle San Francisco Chronicle The film's tone is extraordinarily flexible, holding within the same reality elements of the absurd, the ridiculous and the comic while sustaining a sense of tension and dread throughout. Apr 7, 2024 Full Review Michael Blowen Boston Globe Pacino's inner alienation transforms this film into something far beyond a simple historical recreation of an "actual" event. Apr 7, 2024 Full Review Pauline Kael The New Yorker One of the best "New York" movies ever made. Apr 7, 2024 Full Review Martin Carr CBR Dog Day Afternoon may throw calculated criticisms at the invasive nature of television media and explore the nature of criminality, but remains a perfect example of cutting-edge '70s cinema for those who want to be reminded. Rated: 9/10 Nov 23, 2024 Full Review Bill Morrison News & Observer (Raleigh, NC) What starts as a very funny movie -- on the order of a realistic escapade involving the Keystone Kops -- evolves into a very sobering drama. Apr 10, 2024 Full Review Todd Gilchrist IGN Movies [Pacino's] performance here is spectacular, and achieves a kind of nuance and complexity that few actors from his or any other generation have before or since achieved. Rated: 8/10 Apr 7, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Fabrícia F Um assalto frustrado transforma a rotina de funcionários de uma agência bancária de Nova York. Neste drama, Al Pacino e John Cazale (in memoriam) interpretam de forma eloquente, uma dupla de ladrões desesperados que querem a todo custo escapar da polícia que os aguarda do lado de fora. Suspense ágil, roteiro inteligente, direção brilhante. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/18/24 Full Review Farah R Dog Day Afternoon offers a unique insight into 1970s New York while also showcasing one of Pacino’s most memorable performances. Based on a true story, the film brilliantly combines humor and drama without compromising the integrity of its plot or characters. It’s a very real portrayal of society’s social issues at that time. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 09/19/24 Full Review Rami A "Dog Day Afternoon" is a brilliant film from beginning to end. Not only is it one of the best films of the 1970s, it also houses one of Al Pacino's unforgettable performances. His performance as Sonny easily made him a fascinating character, with you wanting more as you go on with the movie. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/12/24 Full Review Tyler G Extremely overrated. A simple bank robbery gone wrong movie. Pacino is okay, but to hold this up a proof of a brilliant actor seems silly. A just okay movie. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 09/08/24 Full Review Sams K Al Pacino give us a stunning performance here! Iconic. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 08/23/24 Full Review Dionisis T Definitely Al Pacino's best role in his entire career and the film is definitely an immersive masterpiece! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/08/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis When inexperienced criminal Sonny Wortzik (Al Pacino) leads a bank robbery in Brooklyn, things quickly go wrong, and a hostage situation develops. As Sonny and his accomplice, Sal Naturile (John Cazale), try desperately to remain in control, a media circus develops and the FBI arrives, creating even more tension. Gradually, Sonny's surprising motivations behind the robbery are revealed, and his standoff with law enforcement moves toward its inevitable end.
Director
Sidney Lumet
Producer
Martin Bregman, Martin Elfand
Screenwriter
Frank Pierson
Distributor
Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co
Artists Entertainment Complex
Rating
R
Genre
Crime, Drama, LGBTQ+
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 21, 1975, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 15, 2008
Runtime
2h 10m
Sound Mix
Mono
Aspect Ratio
35mm
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