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Dog Day Afternoon on 35mm


  • 5th Avenue Cinema 501 SW Hall St. Portland, OR 97201 Multnomah (map)

Week 6: September 6 - 8

Dir. Sidney Lumet (1975); US; 125 min

Programmed by: 5th Ave Staff

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.

Friday, September 6 at 6:00 PM & 8:30 PM
Saturday,  September 7 at 6:00 PM & 8:30 PM
Sunday,  September 8 at 3:00 PM

Earlier Event: August 30
Skate Kitchen