Synopsis
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.
Key facts
Cast
Al Pacino, Robert De Niro, Val Kilmer, Jon Voight, Tom Sizemore, Diane Venora, Amy Brenneman, Ashley Judd
Original language
English
First release
December 15, 1995 (Canada)
Production companies
Regency Enterprises
Based on
L.A. Takedown
Setting
Los Angeles
Filming locations
Long Beach, California, Malibu, Santa Monica
Crew
Screenplay
Michael Mann
Producer
Art Linson, Michael Mann
Cinematography
Dante Spinotti
Editing
Dov Hoenig, Pasquale Buba, Tom Rolf, William Goldenberg
Music
Elliot Goldenthal
Trailer
Stills
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Festival History
- Tribeca Film Festival 2022 generic
- Locarno International Film Festival 2021 generic
- San Sebastián International Film Festival 2011 generic
- Chicago Film Critics Association Awards 1996 generic
Titles
| Original title | Heat | |
| Québec French title | Tension |
Soundtracks
| Vinyl LP | Heat (Music From The Motion Picture) - Elliot Goldenthal, Matthias Gohl (1995) | 3 releases, 2019-2020: Warner Records |
| CD | Heat (Music From The Motion Picture) - Elliot Goldenthal, Matthias Gohl (1995) | 12 releases, 1995-2014: Warner Bros. Records |
| Cassette | Heat (Music From The Motion Picture) - Elliot Goldenthal, Matthias Gohl (1995) | 3 releases, 1995: Warner Bros. Records |
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | Canada | December 15, 1995 |
| Theatrical | United States | December 15, 1995 |
| Theatrical | United Kingdom | February 2, 1996 |
| Theatrical | Ireland | February 2, 1996 |
| Theatrical | Australia | February 9, 1996 |
| Theatrical | Denmark | February 9, 1996 |
| Theatrical | Italy | February 9, 1996 |
| Theatrical | Belgium | February 14, 1996 |
| Theatrical | Argentina | February 15, 1996 |
| Theatrical | Netherlands | February 15, 1996 |
| Theatrical | Sweden | February 16, 1996 |
| Theatrical | Uruguay | February 16, 1996 |
| Theatrical | Spain | February 21, 1996 |
| Theatrical | France | February 21, 1996 |
| Theatrical | Greece | February 22, 1996 |
| Theatrical | Brazil | February 23, 1996 |
| Theatrical | Portugal | February 23, 1996 |
| Theatrical | Philippines | February 28, 1996 |
| Theatrical | Germany | February 29, 1996 |
| Theatrical | Singapore | February 29, 1996 |
| Theatrical | Austria | March 1, 1996 |
| Theatrical | Switzerland | March 1, 1996 |
| Theatrical | Finland | March 1, 1996 |
| Theatrical | Turkey | March 1, 1996 |
| Theatrical | Switzerland | March 2, 1996 |
| Theatrical | Switzerland | March 3, 1996 |
| Theatrical | Hong Kong | March 7, 1996 |
| Theatrical | Russia | March 16, 1996 |
| Theatrical | Slovakia | March 28, 1996 |
| Theatrical | Norway | March 29, 1996 |
| Theatrical | Bulgaria | April 1, 1996 |
| Theatrical | Romania | April 1, 1996 |
| Theatrical | Czech Republic | April 4, 1996 |
| Theatrical | Hungary | April 4, 1996 |
| Theatrical | Poland | April 13, 1996 |
| Theatrical | Estonia | May 10, 1996 |
| Theatrical | Japan | May 25, 1996 |
| Theatrical | South Korea | August 10, 1996 |
| Television | Netherlands | May 16, 2002 |
| Streaming | France | November 11, 2010 |
| Theatrical | South Korea | November 9, 2017 |
| Streaming | Taiwan | December 31, 2017 |
| Streaming | Ecuador | January 1, 2018 |
| Theatrical | France | March 21, 2018 |
| Television | United Arab Emirates | March 2, 2020 |
| Streaming | Italy | June 1, 2023 |
| Theatrical | Thailand | July 18, 2025 |
| Theatrical | Hong Kong | September 19, 2025 |
| Streaming | Indonesia | August 1, 2026 |
| Classification | Germany | 16 |
| Classification | United Kingdom | 15 |
| Classification | United States | R |
Versions & editions
| Home video | United Kingdom | June 20, 1996 |
| Home video | France | March 11, 1997 |
| Home video | Mexico | January 1, 1999 |
| Home video | Canada | July 27, 1999 |
| Home video | United Kingdom | July 27, 1999 |
| Home video | France | November 3, 1999 |
| Home video | Germany | February 27, 2003 |
| Home video | Netherlands | September 17, 2008 |
| Home video | France | December 2, 2009 |
| Home video | United Kingdom | December 2, 2009 |
| Home video | Netherlands | April 25, 2012 |
| Home video | Germany | March 1, 2013 |
| Home video | United Kingdom | February 6, 2017 |
| Home video | South Africa | February 6, 2017 |
| Home video | Indonesia | July 26, 2017 |
| Home video | India | July 17, 2018 |
| Home video | Egypt | April 10, 2021 |
| Home video | United Kingdom | August 8, 2022 |
| Home video | Israel | August 9, 2022 |
Full credits
| Director | Michael Mann |
| Cast | Al Pacino (Lt. Vincent Hanna), Robert De Niro (Neil McCauley), Val Kilmer (Chris Shiherlis), Jon Voight (Nate), Tom Sizemore (Michael Cheritto), Diane Venora (Justine), Amy Brenneman (Eady), Ashley Judd (Charlene Shiherlis), Mykelti Williamson (Drucker), Wes Studi (Casals), Ted Levine (Bosko), Dennis Haysbert (Donald Breedan), William Fichtner (Roger Van Zant), Natalie Portman (Lauren Gustafson), Tom Noonan (Kelso), Kevin Gage (Waingro), Hank Azaria (Alan Marciano), Susan Traylor (Elaine Cheritto), Kim Staunton (Lillian), Danny Trejo (Trejo), Henry Rollins (Hugh Benny), Jerry Trimble (Schwartz), Martin Ferrero (Construction Clerk), Ricky Harris (Albert Torena), Tone Loc (Richard Torena), Begonya Plaza (Anna Trejo), Hazelle Goodman (Hooker's Mother), Ray Buktenica (Timmons), Jeremy Piven (Dr. Bob), Xander Berkeley (Ralph), Rick Avery (Armored Guard #2), Brad Baldridge (Children's Hospital Doctor), Andrew Camuccio (Dominick), Brian Camuccio (Dominick), Max Daniels (Shooter at Drive-in), Vince Deadrick Jr. (Driver at Drive-in), Chris Campbell (Cop), Thomas Elfmont (Desk Clerk Cop), Kenny Endoso (Bartender), Kimberly Flynn (Casals' Date), Steven Ford (Officer Bruce), Farrah Forke (Claudia), Hannes Fritsch (Miracle Mile Bartender), Amanda Graves (Linda Cheritto), Emily Graves (Anita Cheritto), Niki Haris (Marcia Drucker), Ted Harvey (Detective #2), Patricia Healy (Bosko's Date), Paul Herman (Sergeant Heinz), Cindy Katz (Rachel), Brian Libby (Captain Jackson), Bill McIntosh (Armored Guard #1), Dan Martin (Harry Dieter), Rick Marzan (Basketball Player), Terry Miller (Children's Hospital Nurse), Paul Moyer (News Anchorman), Daniel O'Haco (Detective #1), Mario Roberts (Bank Guard #1), Phillip Robinson (Alphonse), Thomas Rosales Jr. (Armored Truck Driver), Rainell Saunders (Dead Hooker), Kai Soremekun (Prostitute), Rey Verdugo (Vegas Cop), Wendy L. Walsh (News Anchorwoman), Yvonne Zima (Hostage Girl), Anthony Backman (Guitarist (uncredited)), Monica Lee Bellais (Nurse (uncredited)), Peter Blackwell (Bar Couple (uncredited)), Trevor Coppola (Restaurant Patron (uncredited)), Bud Cort (Solenko, Restaurant Manager (uncredited)), Michele Edison (Marciano's Secretary (uncredited)), Annette Goodman (Prostitute (uncredited)), Mick Gould (1st SIS Detective in the Hallway (uncredited)), Mary Kircher (Police Woman (uncredited)), David Koseruba (Mustached Cop with Capt. Jackson on Roof (uncredited)), Neal MacMillan (Cop (uncredited)), Darin Mangan (Grocery Store Employee (uncredited)), Melissa S. Markess (Police Woman (uncredited)), Andre McCoy (Man at Party (uncredited)), Darren Melton (Bookstore Patron (uncredited)), Robert Miranda (Cusamano (uncredited)), Kathryn Mullen (Doreen Daniel, Diner Patron (uncredited)), Manny Perry (Grocery Store Cop (uncredited)), Jimmy N. Roberts (Road-blockade Cop (uncredited)), Iva Franks-Singer (Waitress (uncredited)), Jimmy Star (Restaurant Patron (uncredited)), Gloria Koehn Straube (Beach Walker (uncredited)), Viviane Vives (Castilian Woman (uncredited)), Tim Werner (Bank Guard (uncredited)), Alex Wexo (Bartender (uncredited)) |
| Screenplay | Michael Mann |
| Producer | Art Linson, Michael Mann |
| Executive producer | Arnon Milchan, Pieter Jan Brugge |
| Cinematography | Dante Spinotti |
| Editing | Dov Hoenig, Pasquale Buba, Tom Rolf, William Goldenberg |
| Music | Elliot Goldenthal |
| Production design | Neil Spisak |
| Visual effects | Bruce Y. Kuroyama, Donald Frazee, Donald Myers, Eugene Crum, Logan Frazee, Neil Krepela, Paul H. Haines Jr., Ralph Winiger, Rick Monak, Tony Chavez |
| Sound | Dale Bartlett, Kim Waugh, Peter Michael Sullivan |
| Costumes | Deborah L. Scott |
Additional data: TMDB.
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Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
