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Heat

  • 19951995
  • RR
  • 2h 50m
IMDb RATING
8.3/10
634K
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POPULARITY
211
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Robert De Niro, Val Kilmer, Al Pacino, Ted Levine, Wes Studi, Jerry Trimble, and Mykelti Williamson in Heat (1995)
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A group of high-end professional thieves start to feel the heat from the LAPD when they unknowingly leave a clue at their latest heist.A group of high-end professional thieves start to feel the heat from the LAPD when they unknowingly leave a clue at their latest heist.A group of high-end professional thieves start to feel the heat from the LAPD when they unknowingly leave a clue at their latest heist.

IMDb RATING
8.3/10
634K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
211
45
  • Director
    • Michael Mann
  • Writer
    • Michael Mann
  • Stars
    • Al Pacino
    • Robert De Niro
    • Val Kilmer
Top credits
  • Director
    • Michael Mann
  • Writer
    • Michael Mann
  • Stars
    • Al Pacino
    • Robert De Niro
    • Val Kilmer
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 1.2KUser reviews
    • 210Critic reviews
    • 76Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
  • Top rated movie #115
    • Awards
      • 14 nominations

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    25 Movies That Almost Starred Robert De Niro
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    Robert De Niro and Al Pacino in Heat (1995)
    Val Kilmer and Tom Sizemore in Heat (1995)
    Ashley Judd and Val Kilmer in Heat (1995)
    Al Pacino in Heat (1995)
    Al Pacino in Heat (1995)
    Robert De Niro in Heat (1995)
    Robert De Niro in Heat (1995)
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    Robert De Niro and Val Kilmer in Heat (1995)
    Robert De Niro in Heat (1995)
    Al Pacino in Heat (1995)
    Robert De Niro and Val Kilmer in Heat (1995)

    Top cast

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    Al Pacino
    Al Pacino
    • Lt. Vincent Hannaas Lt. Vincent Hanna
    Robert De Niro
    Robert De Niro
    • Neil McCauleyas Neil McCauley
    Val Kilmer
    Val Kilmer
    • Chris Shiherlisas Chris Shiherlis
    Jon Voight
    Jon Voight
    • Nateas Nate
    Tom Sizemore
    Tom Sizemore
    • Michael Cherittoas Michael Cheritto
    Diane Venora
    Diane Venora
    • Justineas Justine
    Amy Brenneman
    Amy Brenneman
    • Eadyas Eady
    Ashley Judd
    Ashley Judd
    • Charlene Shiherlisas Charlene Shiherlis
    Mykelti Williamson
    Mykelti Williamson
    • Druckeras Drucker
    Wes Studi
    Wes Studi
    • Casalsas Casals
    Ted Levine
    Ted Levine
    • Boskoas Bosko
    Dennis Haysbert
    Dennis Haysbert
    • Donald Breedanas Donald Breedan
    William Fichtner
    William Fichtner
    • Roger Van Zantas Roger Van Zant
    Natalie Portman
    Natalie Portman
    • Lauren Gustafsonas Lauren Gustafson
    Tom Noonan
    Tom Noonan
    • Kelsoas Kelso
    Kevin Gage
    Kevin Gage
    • Waingroas Waingro
    Hank Azaria
    Hank Azaria
    • Alan Marcianoas Alan Marciano
    Susan Traylor
    Susan Traylor
    • Elaine Cherittoas Elaine Cheritto
    • Director
      • Michael Mann
    • Writer
      • Michael Mann
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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    Storyline

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    Hunters and their prey--Neil and his professional criminal crew hunt to score big money targets (banks, vaults, armored cars) and are, in turn, hunted by Lt. Vincent Hanna and his team of cops in the Robbery/Homicide police division. A botched job puts Hanna onto their trail while they regroup and try to put together one last big 'retirement' score. Neil and Vincent are similar in many ways, including their troubled personal lives. At a crucial moment in his life, Neil disobeys the dictum taught to him long ago by his criminal mentor--'Never have anything in your life that you can't walk out on in thirty seconds flat, if you spot the heat coming around the corner'--as he falls in love. Thus the stage is set for the suspenseful ending.... —Tad Dibbern <DIBBERN_D@a1.mscf.upenn.edu>
    • gun battle
    • armored car robbery
    • gunfight
    • organized crime
    • honor
    • 217 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • An L.A. Redemption
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Crime
      • Drama
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for violence and language
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Rather than dubbing in the gunshots during the bank robbery shoot-out, Michael Mann had microphones carefully placed around the set so that the audio could be captured live. This added to the impact of the scene, because it sounded like no other gunfight shown on-screen.
    • Goofs
      In the final scene, the approach light system at LAX airport is shown turning on and off for individual aircraft as they approach to land. In actuality, approach lights to runways remain lit at the same level of intensity for aircraft. They are not turned 'up' and 'down' for each airplane.
    • Quotes

      Vincent Hanna: My life's a disaster zone. I got a stepdaughter so fucked up because her real father's this large-type asshole. I got a wife, we're passing each other on the down-slope of a marriage - my third - because I spend all my time chasing guys like you around the block. That's my life.

      Neil McCauley: A guy told me one time, "Don't let yourself get attached to anything you are not willing to walk out on in 30 seconds flat if you feel the heat around the corner." Now, if you're on me and you gotta move when I move, how do you expect to keep a... a marriage?

    • Alternate versions
      Director Michael Mann made two minor changes to the film for the Blu-ray release:
      • During Justine's conversation with Vincent at the restaurant, her line "You sift through the detritus" has been removed and instead a silent reaction shot of Vincent was inserted.
      • Vincent's line "Ferocious, aren't I?", said after he screams at Alan Marciano, has been removed. Since only the audio was changed, the image stayed the same.
    • Connections
      Edited into Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles: Some Must Watch While Some Must Sleep (2009)
    • Soundtracks
      Always Forever Now
      Music by Passengers

      Performed by Passengers

      Courtesy of Island Records Ltd.

      By Arrangement with PolyGram Film & TV Licensing

    User reviews1.2K

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    Captivating
    Micheal Manns'(director of 'The Insider', and 'Manhunter') smooth, straightforward direction is studded with brilliant and very memorable cinematic gems in 'Heat', A bullet riddled drama with, yes , Al Pacino and Robert De Niro in their first on screen meeting.

    What do you want to hear about 'Heat'. Is it DeNiro's best performance? No. Is it Pacino's best performance? I'd be lying if I said it was. Do the performances improve the story? Absolutely. Mann has written (he wrote it as well) a complex and exciting two-sided story that develops the hunter Vincent Hanna (Pacino) and the hunted Neil McCauley (De Niro) separately throughout much of the film. Underneath a hail of bullets Mann is able to paint both lead characters with the same brush by delving into the similarly tragic and chaotic personal lives of Hanna and McCauley, allowing for the final epic scene, which would have been too pretentious if it were not for the excellent performances of Pacino and De Niro.

    Bottom Line: Not having seen this movie is akin to idiocy for anyone claiming to be a fan of movies. 9 out of 10
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    • May 9, 2001

    FAQ24

    • What was in the package that VanZant sends with his guy to the drive-in theatre?
    • Why would they take all that time looking for bonds and not take any cash from the armored truck?
    • When does the movie take place?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 15, 1995 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Fuego contra fuego
    • Filming locations
      • 1219 Dodds Circle, East Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Warner Bros.
      • New Regency Productions
      • Forward Pass
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $60,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $67,436,818
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $8,445,656
      • Dec 17, 1995
    • Gross worldwide
      • $187,436,818
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 50 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
      • Dolby Atmos
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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