Lords of Film presents:  “Heat” (1995) R  starring Al Pacino and Robert De Niro
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Doors: 7 pm  •  Showtime: 7:20 pm

Heat is a 1995 American crime thriller film written and directed by Michael Mann.  It features an ensemble cast, starring Al Pacino, Robert De Niro, Tom Sizemore, Ashley Judd, Jon Voight and Val Kilmer. In the film, LAPD detective Vincent Hanna (Pacino) attempts to apprehend career thief Neil McCauley (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 film marks De Niro and Pacino’s first on-screen appearance together - and the film’s promotion centered heavily on the actors’ involvement.

Heat was theatrically released in the United States by Warner Bros. on December 15, 1995. It received critical acclaim, with praise for Mann’s direction and Pacino and De Niro’s performances. Heat is considered to be one of the best and most influential crime films of all time, inspiring several other works.

Running Time: 2 hours, 50 minutes

Floor seating, general admission, $7.00

Rated R