Movies
Dog Day Afternoon
- September 21, 1975
- 125 min.
- Crime, Drama, Thriller
- United States
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 | — |
