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Heat (1995) -- A Los Angeles crime saga, "Heat" focuses on the lives of two men on opposite sides of the law - one a detective; the other a thief.
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Writer (WGA):
Michael Mann (written by)
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Release Date:
15 December 1995 (USA) more
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A Los Angeles crime saga.
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A Los Angeles crime saga, "Heat" focuses on the lives of two men on opposite sides of the law - one a detective; the other a thief. full summary | full synopsis
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One of the best films of the 90's more (728 total)

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Rated R for violence and language.
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170 min | USA:188 min (original pre-aired NBC version)
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The character of Nate, played by Jon Voight, is based on real-life former career criminal Edward Bunker. more
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Continuity: After the delivery man in the white truck is shot at the drive in, he is clearly seen inside the vehicle slumping down and dying from his injuries. In the next scene right before the truck glances off the concrete wall, the driver is sitting up again. more
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Construction Clerk: Check, charge, or cash?
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Referenced in I Am Legend (2007) more
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Get Up To This more

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105 out of 153 people found the following comment useful.
One of the best films of the 90's, 17 January 2005
10/10
Author: eddieknocker from London

I am assuming I am commenting on this film for those who have not seen this film and for those people I pity you. Its a crime thriller. Won't describe the story as its not particularly original and not the best thing about this film. You've got Pacino and Deniro on screen in a film for the first and possibly last time which should be recommendation enough. Youv'e also got director Michael Mann at the top of his game. An awesome supporting cast firing on all cylinders. Arguably the best "shoot-out" in any film. What more do you want?

It's a long film but there is not one wasted scene in it. Even the incidental story lines - for example the recently paroled ex-cell mate of Deniro whose first job is in a "grill" working for a nasty exploitative boss and then ends-up as a stand-in getaway driver for Deniros crew. It just adds weight to the whole film. All the domestic dramas of the good-guys and the bad-guys that you wouldn't get in the typical cops and robbers film are shown in loving detail and nothing is rushed. Just makes it a more satisfying and involving film.

Mann who started his career on Miami Vice almost seems to be taking a trip back to the eighties with the soundtrack and styling of the film - almost but not quite.

If you still don't want to see the film after this then what the hells wrong with you?! Sit back and enjoy. Also - no. 247 in the top 250?? Whats up with that???

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