CinemaOSMovie · 2013 · 1h 40m

The Dog

Love is a very strange thing

66%(33)IMDbDocumentary

In 1972, John Wojtowicz attempted to rob a Brooklyn bank to pay for his lover’s sex-change operation. The story was the basis for the film Dog Day Afternoon. The Dog captures John, who shares his story for the first time in his own unique, offensive, hilarious and heartbreaking way. We gain a historic perspective on New York's gay liberation movement, in which Wojtowicz played an active role. In later footage, he remains a subversive force, backed by the unconditional love of his mother Terry, whose wit and charm infuse the film. How and why the bank robbery took place is recounted in gripping detail by Wojtowicz and various eyewitnesses.

Directed byFrançois Keraudren, Allison Berg

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 40m
Language
EN
Released
September 7, 2013
Studios
Drafthouse FilmsUnleashed FilmsCinedigm Entertainment Group

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THE DOG: Trailer for TIFF 2013

THE DOG: Trailer for TIFF 2013

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Cast & crew

5 credited
Starring
John Wojtowicz

John Wojtowicz

Himself

Liz Eden

George Heath

Teresa Wojtowicz

Carmen Bifulco

Creative team
Directed by
François Keraudren
Allison Berg
Written by
Frank Keraudren
Allison Berg
Produced by
Allison Berg
Frank Keraudren

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