Dog Day Afternoon

1975 · 2h 5m · RRepertory

Dog Day Afternoon (1975), a repertory screening, is coming to 2 independent theaters in Portland — Academy Theater and Whitsell Auditorium. First showtime: Fri, Jun 12, 6:45 PM at Academy Theater.

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.