Review of Dog Day Afternoon (1975) by Evan T — 29 Dec 2012

The one movie you are pulling for them to get away with it...

This review of Dog Day Afternoon (1975) was written by Evan T on 29 Dec 2012.

Dog Day Afternoon has generally received very positive reviews.

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