Dog Day Afternoon

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April 02, 1997

Theatrical Release Date:

04/02/1997

DVD Release Date:

12/17/1997

Run Time:

130min.

Starring:

Al Pacino , John Cazale , Charles Durning , Sully Boyar , Chris Sarandon

Director(s):

Sidney Lumet

MPAA Rating:

Genre(s):

Crime and Mystery,Thriller

Plot: 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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