Dog Day Afternoon

Content Warnings

Overall Severity: ๐Ÿ”ด 70/100
Total warning time: 2m 43s
Sex/Nudity: ๐ŸŸก 30/100 (18s)
  • ๐ŸŸก 30/100 [00:45:12 - 00:45:30] Brief discussion about a sexual relationship.
Drug Use: ๐ŸŸข 20/100 (25s)
  • ๐ŸŸข 20/100 [01:12:45 - 01:13:10] A character is seen smoking a cigarette.
Violence: ๐Ÿ”ด 80/100 (1m 30s)
  • ๐Ÿ”ด 70/100 [00:20:30 - 00:21:15] A bank robbery with guns drawn and tense moments.
  • ๐Ÿ”ด 90/100 [01:30:20 - 01:31:05] Shooting occurs, resulting in a character being wounded.
Strong Language: ๐Ÿ”ด 75/100 (30s)
  • ๐Ÿ”ด 80/100 [00:15:45 - 00:16:00] Use of strong language including the F-word.
  • ๐Ÿ”ด 70/100 [00:35:20 - 00:35:35] Multiple instances of strong language in a heated argument.
Dog Day Afternoon
Year: 1975
Certificate: U
Runtime: 125 min
Genre: Biography, Crime, Drama
IMDB: 8
Meta Score: 86
Votes: 235652
Gross: 50,000,000
Director: Sidney Lumet
Stars: Al Pacino, John Cazale, Penelope Allen, Sully Boyar
Overview: Three amateur bank robbers plan to hold up a bank. A nice simple robbery: Walk in, take the money, and run. Unfortunately, the supposedly uncomplicated heist suddenly becomes a bizarre nightmare as everything that could go wrong does.

Movie FAQ

Q: What is the plot of Dog Day Afternoon?
A: 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.
Q: Who stars in Dog Day Afternoon?
A: 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.
Q: Is Dog Day Afternoon based on a true story?
A: 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.
Q: What is the significance of the title Dog Day Afternoon?
A: 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.
Q: Did Dog Day Afternoon receive any awards or nominations?
A: 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.