Dog Day Afternoon (1975)

DIRECTOR(S): Sidney Lumet

Based on the true story of would-be Brooklyn bank robbers John Wojtowicz and Salvatore Naturale. 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.

5 Kinolab Clips

Leon Talks to the Police

Leon (Chris Sarandon) explains his relationship with Sonny and how he came to realize his identity to Detective Eugene (Charles Durning) and other police officers

Duration: 00:04:23
Timestamp: 01:05:20
Contributor: Aurelise Hernandez

Sonny Talks to Leon

Sonny (Al Pacino) reaches out to his partner, Leon (Chris Sarandon), while robbing a bank.

Duration: 00:03:25
Timestamp: 01:23:25
Contributor: Aurelise Hernandez

Sonny Calls His Wife

Sonny (Al Pacino) reaches out to his wife (Susan Peretz) amidst his bank robbery

Duration: 00:02:23
Timestamp: 01:33:05
Contributor: Aurelise Hernandez

The Protestors Arrive at the Bank

Sonny (Al Pacino) and FBI Agent Sheldon (James Broderick) notice a crowd of LGBTQ supporters arrive at the scene in support of Sonny's motives.

Duration: 00:00:49
Timestamp: 01:36:00
Contributor: Aurelise Hernandez

Sonny Talks to His Mother

Sonny's mother (Judith Malina) pleads with her son (Al Pacino) to put an end to the robbery

Duration: 00:02:56
Timestamp: 01:40:10
Contributor: Aurelise Hernandez