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Dog Day Afternoon

R 130min.
Crime and Mystery, Thriller
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Based on a true 1972 story, Sidney Lumet's 1975 drama chronicles a unique bank robbery on a hot summer afternoon in New York City. Shortly before closing time, scheming loser Sonny (Al Pacino) and his slow-witted buddy, Sal (John Cazale), burst into ... Read More
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Sonny
Sal
N.Y. Detective Moretti
Bank Manager Mulvaney
Leon
Sylvia
FBI Agent Sheldon
Angie
Mother
Murphy

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