Dog Day Afternoon

1975 · Movies · 2h 5m · Crime, Drama

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Major character dies

Downer ending

How it ends

Sal is shot dead and Sonny is arrested at the airport.

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Overview

Based on the true story of would-be Brooklyn bank robbers John Wojtowicz and Salvatore Naturile. Sonny and Sal attempt a bank heist which quickly turns sour and escalates into a hostage situation and stand-off with the police. As Sonny's motives for the robbery are slowly revealed and things become more complicated, the heist turns into a media circus.