“Heat” is a 1995 crime drama directed by Michael Mann, featuring an ensemble cast led by Al Pacino and Robert De Niro. The film centers on the intense cat-and-mouse game between Neil McCauley (De Niro), a highly skilled professional thief, and Vincent Hanna (Pacino), an obsessive LAPD detective determined to bring him down. McCauley’s crew is planning a major heist in Los Angeles, but Hanna’s relentless pursuit puts their plan at risk. The film delves deeply into the personal lives of both men, exploring themes of loneliness, duty, and the thin line between cops and criminals. “Heat” is renowned for its meticulously crafted action scenes, particularly a downtown shootout, and its exploration of the moral complexities of its characters. The film is also notable for the on-screen pairing of Pacino and De Niro, two iconic actors, in one of their most memorable roles.
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