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Dog Day Afternoon

  • September 21, 1975
  • 125 min.
  • Crime, Drama, Thriller
  • United States
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.

Original title: Dog Day Afternoon

12

nominations

25%

winning rate

3

wins

Academy Awards #48 - 1976

Award People Status
Best Picture Martin Bregman, Martin Elfand - as producer(s)
Best Director Sidney Lumet
Best Actor in a Leading Role Al Pacino
Best Actor in a Supporting Role Chris Sarandon
Best Original Screenplay Frank Pierson Winner
Best Film Editing Dede Allen

British Academy Film Awards #29 - 1976

Award People Status
Best Picture Sidney Lumet
Best Director Sidney Lumet
Best Actor in a Leading Role Al Pacino Winner
Best Screenplay Frank Pierson
Best Film Editing Dede Allen Winner
Best Sound Jack Fitzstephens, Richard Cirincione, Sandy Rackow, Stephen A. Rotter, James Sabat, Dick Vorisek

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