The story follows Neil McCauley (De Niro), a professional thief whose crew is responsible for a series of high-stakes heists. Hot on his trail is Lieutenant Vincent Hanna (Pacino), a workaholic LAPD detective whose personal life is crumbling under the weight of his obsession with his job. The film is famous for its realistic gunplay, complex characters, and the iconic "coffee shop" scene where the protagonist and antagonist sit face-to-face.
The story follows Neil McCauley (De Niro), a professional thief whose crew is responsible for a series of high-stakes heists. Hot on his trail is Lieutenant Vincent Hanna (Pacino), a workaholic LAPD detective whose personal life is crumbling under the weight of his obsession with his job. The film is famous for its realistic gunplay, complex characters, and the iconic "coffee shop" scene where the protagonist and antagonist sit face-to-face.