December 15, 1995
Heat is a 1995 American crime drama film written and directed by Michael Mann. It features an ensemble cast led by Al Pacino and Robert De Niro, with Tom Sizemore, Jon Voight, and Val Kilmer in supporting roles. The film follows the conflict between a Los Angeles Police Department Robbery Homicide detective, played by Pacino, and a career thief, played by De Niro, while also depicting its effect on their professional relationships and personal lives.
Mann wrote the original script for Heat in 1979, basing it on Chicago police officer Chuck Adamson's pursuit of criminal Neil McCauley, after whom De Niro's character is named. The script was first used for a television pilot developed by Mann, which became the 1989 television film L.A. Takedown after the pilot did not receive a series order. In 1994, Mann revisited the script to turn it into a feature film, co-producing the project with Art Linson. The film marks De Niro and Pacino's first on-screen appearance together following a period of acclaimed performances from both. Due to their esteemed reputations, promotion centered on their involvement.
Heat was released by Warner Bros. on December 15, 1995. The film was a critical and commercial success, grossing $187.4 million on a $60 million budget. Critics praised Mann's direction and the performances of Pacino and De Niro, and the film is considered to be one of the greatest and most influential crime films of all time, inspiring several other works. A sequel has been in development since 2022.
Storyline
Master criminal Neil McCauley (Robert De Niro) is trying to control the rogue actions of one of his men, while also planning one last big heist before retiring. Meanwhile, Lieutenant Hanna (Al Pacino) attempts to track down McCauley as he deals with the chaos in his own life, including the infidelity of his wife (Diane Venora) and the mental health of his stepdaughter (Natalie Portman). McCauley and Hanna discover a mutual respect, even as they try to thwart each other's plans.
Sound Effects Used
- Hollywoodedge, 9mm Mac 10 AutomaticM PE235601
- Hollywoodedge, Bullet Impact GlassD PE112501
- Hollywoodedge, Car Peel Out Quick Pul TE047001
- Hollywoodedge, Crash Metal Glass PE110801
- Hollywoodedge, Crash Metal Glass PE110901
- Hollywoodedge, Crash Metal Glass Rev PE111001
- Hollywoodedge, Crash Metal Shatter PE110101
- Hollywoodedge, Crash Metal Shatter PE110401
- Hollywoodedge, Crickets 1 BT020401/Hollywoodedge, Night Ambience Light PE011701
- Hollywoodedge, Dry Skids Long Squeal PE297001
- Hollywoodedge, Elevator Bell DingsL PE192801
- Hollywoodedge, Fire Truck Siren Clos PE081501
- Hollywoodedge, Glass Crashes Large W TE023101
- Hollywoodedge, Helicopter Close Per PE062901
- Hollywoodedge, Helicopter Medium Cl PE063101
- Hollywoodedge, Kick Body Hit 4 Thud Cr PE101601
- Hollywoodedge, Load Cock M14 Rifle Gu PE091201
- Hollywoodedge, Large Splash Or DiveW PE127201
- Hollywoodedge, Police Wailer Siren PE080801/Hollywoodedge, Siren Police Wailer TE041801
- Hollywoodedge, Police Wailer SirenC CT061801 (First siren only.)
- Hollywoodedge, Police Whooper Siren CT062001
- Hollywoodedge, Seagulls No Surf BT022101
- Hollywoodedge, Single Bullet Impact PE236401
- Hollywoodedge, Telephones Electron TE043501/Telephone Rings Fast PE170101
- Joel Valentine Explosion Sound
- Realistic Gunfire Sounds (Debut)
- SoundDogs, Explosions, Explosions - Explosion Ship Interior - Fg
- SOUNDELUX WOMAN SCREAM 01
- Sound Ideas, AUTO, SKID - BRAKE SKID, TIRE 01
- Sound Ideas, BELL, DESK - DESK BELL: SINGLE RING
- Sound Ideas, CHICKEN - BARNYARD, C.U. CLUCK, SQUAWK, FLAP, ANIMAL, BIRD
- Sound Ideas, Explosion Deep Echo 01 - Single explosion with deep, reverberating echo
- Sound Ideas, EXTERIOR SHOTS, SHOTGUN - 12 GAUGE MOSSBERG SHOTGUN
- Sound Ideas, EXTERIOR SHOTS, SPECIAL WEAPONS - .44 MAXI PUMA KAPOW WITH TRAIL
- Sound Ideas, RICOCHET - CARTOON RICCO 02 (Heard in a low pitch, mixed with a metal ricochet.)
- Sound Ideas, RICOCHET - THIN RICCO 03 (Heard in a low pitch, mixed with a metal ricochet.)
- Sound Ideas, SIREN - AMBULANCE, FIRE, POLICE, FOREIGN 02
- TECHNICOLOR GLASS SHATTER 01