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The Dog

Love is a very strange thing

6.6(34)20131h 40mRated Not Rated1

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.

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Status
Released
Budget
—
Box office
$44,581
Language
English
  • lgbt
  • woman director

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Behind the camera

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United States of America

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Awards & recognition

Total wins
1
Total nominations
4
  • 1 win
  • 4 nominations

Awards data for The Dog provided by OMDb.

Release dates

  • United StatesUS

    • Theatrical5 Aug 2014
  • CanadaCA

    • Theatrical18A7 Sept 2013

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The Dog was released on 7 September 2013.

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