Dog Day Afternoon
A man robs a bank to pay for his lover's operation; it turns into a hostage situation and a media circus.
Cast:
Al Pacino
John Cazale
James Broderick
Charles Durning
Director:
Sidney Lumet
Producer:
Martin Bregman, Martin Elfand
Written by:
Frank Pierson
Distributor:
Warner Bros
Sidney Lumet
Producer:
Martin Bregman, Martin Elfand
Written by:
Frank Pierson
Distributor:
Warner Bros
Budget:
$1.8 million
Box Office:
$50 million
Awards:
Rotten Tomatoes Score:
95
$1.8 million
Box Office:
$50 million
Awards:
Academy Award for Best Writing - Original Screenplay
Nominated - Academy Award for Best Picture
Nominated - Academy Award for Best Director
Nominated - Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role (Al Pacino)
Nominated - Academy Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Chris Sarandon)
Nominated - Academy Award for Best Film Editing
Rotten Tomatoes Score:
95