Dog Day Afternoon
The Sidney Lumet classic is based on a true story, down to the fact that John Wojtowicz planned the bank robbery to pay for his lover's sex-change operation. Don't miss the 2013 documentary "The Dog" that tells the full story of Wojtowicz's life.
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.
