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1995 · 170 min · R

Heat

Directed by Michael Mann · Crime, Drama, Action

Heat (1995) is a Crime film, directed by Michael Mann set in Los Angeles during the 1990s. It runs 170 minutes and is rated R.

A heist and neo noir, with a tense and bleak tone. Themes of obsession, isolation, and family & loyalty play out through multiple perspectives.

Composer
Elliot Goldenthal
Cinematography
Dante Spinotti
Cast
Al PacinoRobert De NiroVal KilmerJon VoightTom SizemoreDiane VenoraAmy BrennemanAshley Judd

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Los Angeles
Setting
Urban
When
1990s

Premise & themes

Premise
HeistNeo Noir
Themes
ObsessionIsolationFamily & Loyalty
Structure
Multiple Perspectives
Tone
TenseBleak

Shape

Protagonist
Two HanderEnsemble
Pacing
Measured
Dialogue
Balanced
Based on
Pure Fiction

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