Heat
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Heat is a 1995 crime film directed by Michael Mann, starring Al Pacino, Robert De Niro, Val Kilmer. It drew a wide audience and shaped its genre.
Plot
Neil McCauley, a Los Angeles professional thief, and his crew—Chris Shiherlis, Michael Cheritto, Gilbert Trejo, and new recruit Waingro—rob $1.6 million in bearer bonds from an armored car. Waingro, who unbeknownst to McCauley is an active serial killer who targets underaged prostitutes, kills a guard without provocation, forcing the crew to kill two other guards. McCauley plans to kill Waingro in retribution for the guards' deaths, but Waingro escapes. LAPD Robbery Homicide Detective Lieutenant Vincent Hanna and his team investigate the robbery. Hanna, a dedicated lawman and former Marine, has a strained relationship with his third wife, Justine, and struggles to connect with his stepdaughter, Lauren.
Production
Written by Michael Mann, the film was produced by Warner Bros. Pictures. Elliot Goldenthal composed the score. Dante Spinotti handled the cinematography. The film runs 170 minutes. The crew and editing refined every shot.
Reception
On a budget of $60,000,000, Heat grossed $187,400,000 worldwide at the box office. A critic consensus praised its screenplay and score.
Legacy
Heat is part of the Heat Collection franchise; its influence and legacy endure in later cinema.
See also
References
- "The 100 Greatest Films of All Time". topfilms100. Retrieved 30 June 2026.
- Ebert, Roger. The Great Movies. Broadway Books.
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