Al Pacino in Heat (1995) Al Pacino as Lieut. Vincent Hanna in Michael Mann's crime film Heat (1995). The film is considered to be one of the greatest of its genre. (more) Heat film by Mann [1995] Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/topic/Heat-film-by-Mann Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/topic/Heat-film-by-Mann Written by Adam Volle Adam Volle is a freelance writer and editor based in Atlanta, Georgia. Adam Volle Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Oct 11, 2024 • Article History Table of Contents Ask the Chatbot a Question Ask the Chatbot a Question Heat, American crime film, released in 1995, that was written and directed by Michael Mann. The film is loosely based on the criminal career and takedown of real-life thief Neil McCauley and is considered to be one of the greatest crime films of all time. The story begins with the robbing of an armored car by Neil McCauley (Robert DeNiro) and his gang: Chris Shiherlis (Val Kilmer), Michael Cheritto (Tom Sizemore), Gilbert Trejo (Danny Trejo), and new hire Waingro (Kevin Gage). Waingro unnecessarily murders one of the car’s guards, leading the crew to kill the other guards as well. The ...(100 of 787 words)

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