Dir. Michael Mann · Starring Al Pacino, Robert De Niro, Val Kilmer, Jon Voight, Tom Sizemore, Diane Venora · Music Elliot Goldenthal · Heat Collection
“A Los Angeles crime saga.”
CrimeDramaAction
Obsessive master thief Neil McCauley leads a top-notch crew on various daring heists throughout Los Angeles while determined detective Vincent Hanna pursues him without rest. Each man recognizes and respects the ability and the dedication of the other even though they are aware their cat-and-mouse game may end in violence.
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This is a sprawling, intensely cool crime epic, steeped in the melancholic hum of Los Angeles nights. It pulses with a relentless, existential dread, exploring the isolating nature of professional obsession and the inevitable, explosive collision of two formidable wills. The meticulously crafted action sequences are both visceral and artful.