Content Warnings
- 🟡 30/100 Brief discussion about a sexual relationship.
- 🟢 20/100 A character is seen smoking a cigarette.
- 🔴 70/100 A bank robbery with guns drawn and tense moments.
- 🔴 90/100 Shooting occurs, resulting in a character being wounded.
- 🔴 80/100 Use of strong language including the F-word.
- 🔴 70/100 Multiple instances of strong language in a heated argument.
Details for Dog Day Afternoon (1975)
What is the plot of Dog Day Afternoon?
Dog Day Afternoon is based on a true story and follows Sonny Wortzik (Al Pacino) and Sal Naturile (John Cazale), who attempt to rob a Brooklyn bank to pay for Sonny's partner's gender-affirming surgery. The heist quickly spirals out of control, turning into a hostage situation and media circus.
Who stars in Dog Day Afternoon?
The movie stars Al Pacino as Sonny Wortzik, John Cazale as Sal Naturile, Penelope Allen as Sylvia, the bank's head teller, and Sully Boyar as the bank manager, Mulvaney.
Is Dog Day Afternoon based on a true story?
Yes, Dog Day Afternoon is loosely based on a real-life bank robbery that occurred in Brooklyn on August 22, 1972, involving John Wojtowicz and Salvatore Naturale.
What is the significance of the title Dog Day Afternoon?
The title refers to the sweltering, tense afternoon during which the events of the film take place. 'Dog days' traditionally refer to the hottest days of summer, adding to the film's atmosphere of heat and pressure.
Did Dog Day Afternoon receive any awards or nominations?
Yes, Dog Day Afternoon was nominated for six Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director (Sidney Lumet), and Best Actor (Al Pacino). It won the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay.
