Dog Day Afternoon
- Escape Film Club
- Aug 24, 2022
- 1 min read
Updated: 2 days ago
What's it about?
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.
Why did we pick it?
Recounting the most casual bank robbery in history, Dog Day Afternoon slowly unravels into a chaotic but touching character study about what happens when someone is pushed to the edge.
Who made it?
Dog Day Afternoon is directed by Sidney Lumet and written by Frank Pierson.
Who's in it?
Starring Al Pacino, John Cazale & Charles Durning.
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