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.

Editor's Verdict

❌NO

"Dog Day Afternoon takes place in July, has no discernible Christmas plot elements, themes, or iconography, and is fundamentally a crime drama."

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Cast & Crew

Al Pacino

Sonny

John Cazale

Sal

Charles Durning

Moretti

Chris Sarandon

Leon

James Broderick

Sheldon

Penelope Allen

Sylvia

Sully Boyar

Mulvaney

BG

Beulah Garrick

Margaret

Carol Kane

Jenny

SK

Sandra Kazan

Deborah

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