Dog Day Afternoon (1975)

Crime Drama Thriller
→ Influenced 2 films ← Inspired by 5 films

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.

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The Boys in the Band
The Boys in the Band (1970)1
 Rififi
Rififi (1955)2
 The Anderson Tapes
The Anderson Tapes (1971)3
 Serpico
Serpico (1973)4
 The Godfather
The Godfather (1972)5

→ Influenced

Inside Man
Inside Man (2006)6
 The Other Guys
The Other Guys (2010)7

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Influenced By

  1. The Boys in the Band (1970)
    "As one of the first major American films to revolve around gay characters, "The Boys in the Band" paved the way for more nuanced portrayals of LGBTQ+ individuals. "Dog Day Afternoon" continued this trend by depicting its protagonist's same-sex relationship with depth and empathy." Dog Day Afternoon Wikipedia
  2. Rififi (1955)
    "This French film is renowned for its meticulous depiction of a heist, particularly a 30-minute sequence executed without dialogue. Its influence is evident in "Dog Day Afternoon," which emphasizes the procedural aspects of a bank robbery and the ensuing tension." The 25 Best Heist Movies Eliana Dockterman TIME
  3. The Anderson Tapes (1971)
    "Also directed by Sidney Lumet, this film explores a heist in a New York City apartment building, incorporating themes of surveillance and media involvement. These elements are echoed in "Dog Day Afternoon," where the media's role becomes central to the unfolding events." Dog Day Afternoon Wikipedia
  4. Serpico (1973)
    "Prior to "Dog Day Afternoon," director Sidney Lumet and actor Al Pacino collaborated on "Serpico," a film that delved into police corruption in New York City. This partnership and the film's gritty portrayal of urban life influenced their approach to "Dog Day Afternoon."" Dog Day Afternoon Wikipedia
  5. The Godfather (1972)
    "The real-life bank robbers, whose story inspired "Dog Day Afternoon," watched "The Godfather" just before their attempted heist. They were so influenced by the film that they wrote "This is an offer you can't refuse" on their ransom note." Dog Day Afternoon: The Wild Real-Life Robbery Behind the Movie Amanda Mannen Cracked.com

Influenced

  1. Inside Man (2006)
    "This Sidney Lumet film about a bank robbery and hostage situation in New York City is a direct influence on "Inside Man." Spike Lee screened "Dog Day Afternoon" for his cast and crew to set the tone for his film." The Classic Crime Thriller That Influenced Denzel Washington's Inside Man Devin Meenan SlashFilm
  2. The Other Guys (2010)
    "McKay also cited "Dog Day Afternoon" as an influence, aiming to emulate Lumet's depiction of New York." Film School Rejects source