Dog Day Afternoon is a 1975 American biographical crime drama film directed by Sidney Lumet and produced by Martin Bregman and Martin Elfand. The film stars Al Pacino, John Cazale, James Broderick, and Charles Durning. The screenplay is written by Frank Pierson and is based on the Life magazine article "The Boys in the Bank" by P. F. Kluge and Thomas Moore. The feature chronicled the 1972 robbery and hostage situation led by John Wojtowicz and Salvatore Naturile at a Chase Manhattan branch in Brooklyn. Elfand brought Bregman's attention to the article, who proceeded to negotiate a deal with Warner Bros and clear the rights to use the story. Pierson conducted his research and wrote a script that centered the story of the robbery around Wojtowicz. The cast was selected by Lumet and Pacino, with the latter selecting past co-stars from his Off-Broadway plays. Filming took place between September and November 1974, and the production was finished three weeks ahead of schedule.
| Director | Sidney Lumet |
| Produced by | Martin Bregman, Martin Elfand |
| Screenplay by | Frank Pierson |
| Story by | Thomas Moore |
| Starring | Al Pacino, John Cazale, James Broderick, Charles Durning |
| Cinematography | Victor J. Kemper |
| Edited by | Dede Allen |
| Production, company | Artists Entertainment Complex |
| Distributed by | Warner Bros. |
| Released | September 20, 1975 (San Sebastián), September 21, 1975 (United States) |
| Running time | 125 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $3.5–US$3.8 million |
| Box office | $50 million–US$56 million |
| Netflix ID | 450423 |
About Dog Day Afternoon
An inexperienced criminal played by Al Pacino robs a bank with his accomplice and things spiral out of control when the FBI and media arrive.
Achievement of Dog Day Afternoon
The film won the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay and was nominated for five other awards. The film is based on a real story.
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Latest information about Dog Day Afternoon updated on July 28 2021.
