Heat 2
Synopsis
Spanning the years 1988–2000, this sequel/prequel will explore the lives of homicide detective Vincent Hanna and criminals Neil McCauley and Chris Shiherlis years before their paths cross in 1995, and will follow Shiherlis and Hanna's lives in the aftermath of McCauley's death.
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Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$170M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Mann
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Mann
- Original Title
- Heat 2
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Budget
- $170M
- Production Studios
- Forward Pass, United Artists, Jerry Bruckheimer Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Mann
Michael Mann, Meg Gardiner
Dion Beebe
Jerry Bruckheimer, Scott Stuber, Nick Nesbitt, Michael Mann, Holly Bario
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Mann
Director
Michael Mann
Screenplay
Jerry Bruckheimer
Producer
Scott Stuber
Producer
Nick Nesbitt
Producer
Michael Mann
Producer
Dion Beebe
Director of Photography
Holly Bario
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Heat 2
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Heat 2 about?
Spanning the years 1988–2000, this sequel/prequel will explore the lives of homicide detective Vincent Hanna and criminals Neil McCauley and Chris Shiherlis years before their paths cross in 1995, and will follow Shiherlis and Hanna's lives in the aftermath of McCauley's death.
Who directed Heat 2?
Heat 2 was directed by Michael Mann.
Who stars in Heat 2?
The principal cast of Heat 2 includes Leonardo DiCaprio, Christian Bale, Adam Driver, Jason Clarke, Odessa Young.
When was Heat 2 released and how long is it?
Heat 2 was released in the theatrical window with a total runtime of Unknown.
Is Heat 2 based on a book or true story?
Heat 2 is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Michael Mann", Novel: "Meg Gardiner".