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Michael Mann's classic crime thriller Heat was released in 1995 and stars Al Pacino and Robert DeNiro as two men on opposite sides of the law whose live become tangled and destabilized in an intense game of cat-and-mouse. When one heist led by master thief Neil McCauley is compromised due to a clue left behind, LAPD Lieutenant Vincent Hanna finds himself obsessed with pursuing them in an ever-escalating war - one that may cause significant collateral damage.

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Release Date: December 15, 1995
Runtime: 170 minutes
Director: Michael Mann
Writers: Michael Mann

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31 Years Later, Robert De Niro's Best Heat Line Is Still A Top 5 All Time Crime Movie Quote

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Ahead of the next Heat movie, this Robert De Niro quote from the original continues to be one of the very best when it comes to crime films.

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By Felipe Rangel

Al Pacino as Vincent Hanna, Robert De Niro as Neil McCauley, and Val Kilmer as Chris Shiherlis on a horizontal Heat poster

Heat 2 Confirms Another Major Replacement Of Key Character

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Heat 2 confirms another replacement of a key character, the latest in a series of castings including Leonardo DiCaprio, Christian Bale, and more.

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By Adam Bentz

Robert De Niro's Neil aiming a gun around the corner in Heat

Robert De Niro Officially Addresses Heat 2 Recasting Reports

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Exclusive: Robert De Niro officially weighs in on the recent Heat 2 recasting reports and the development of the long-awaited thriller sequel.

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By Grant Hermanns

Neil McCauley in a black suit and pointing a gun at someone

Heat 3 Plans Teased In New Report Ahead Of Long-Awaited Sequel To Robert De Niro’s Crime Thriller

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Michael Mann's Heat 2 is expected to begin filming later this year, but there's already word about Amazon MGM Studios developing Heat 3.

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By Adam Holmes

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Christian Bale’s Sequel To Robert De Niro’s Classic 31-Year-Old Crime Thriller On Track For Record-Setting Budget

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Christian Bale is confirmed to be one of the lead actors on Heat 2, which is now reported to have a record-breaking budget ahead of production.

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By Adam Holmes

10 Movies To Watch If You Love Heat (1995)

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While Michael Mann’s Heat is one of a kind, there are several other masterful crime-thrillers and neo-noirs that Heat fans should check out.

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By August Barham

31 Years Later, the Greatest Quote In Crime Movie History Still Tops the Godfather

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The Godfather leaps to mind when people think "best crime movie quote"; so does Goodfellas; but one 1995 crime masterpiece has them beat.

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By Ambrose Tardive

Heat 2 Gets Exciting Filming Update From Michael Mann With First Photo

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A promising update has arrived for Heat 2, with Michael Mann sharing a new photo as pre-production work on the anticipated sequel continues.

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By Ryan Northrup

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This 2005 Masterpiece Is Sicario Meets The Godfather Meets Heat

Sicario - Franchise

This trilogy of crime novels covers the same territory as "Sicario," but mixes in genre tropes perfected by "The Godfather" and "Heat."

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By Ambrose Tardive

10 '90s Thrillers That Still Hold Up Better Than Today's Movies

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There were great thrillers in the 1990s that stand up well today, and many of them are better than modern-day thrillers released in the 2020s.

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By Shawn S. Lealos

Al Pacino as Michael Corleone in The Godfather Part 2

The Greatest Crime Movies From Every Decade Of The Last 100 Years

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There have been some amazing crime movies released since the start of movies, and each decade has a masterpiece that stands out from the others.

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By Shawn S. Lealos

Why Michael Mann's 3 Hour Crime Movie Has Stood The Test Of Time To Get Viewers Excited For A Sequel 31 Years Later

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It's been 31 years since Michael Mann's 3-hour-long heist movie changed the face of the genre, and viewers are still excited for its upcoming sequel.

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By Atreyo Palit

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My Heat 2 Predictions For Which Characters Christian Bale & Leonardo DiCaprio Are Actually Playing

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Christian Bale and Leonardo DiCaprio are confirmed for Heat 2, but there's a lot of mystery surrounding who they're playing; here are my predictions.

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By Padraig Cotter

Chris Hemsworth's New Movie Recreates One Of Hollywood's Most Iconic Scenes

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A scene in the climax of Chris Hemsworth's new crime thriller movie is a callback to one of the most iconic scenes in Hollywood history.

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By Atreyo Palit

Heat 2's Exact Filming Start Date Confirmed By Director Michael Mann

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Director Michael Mann confirms the planned start date for the long-awaited sequel Heat 2, which will come more than 30 years after the original movie.

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By Brennan Klein