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  • Every Michael Mann Movie, Ranked

    Director Michael Mann at the premiere of 'Ferrari.'
    Director Michael Mann at the premiere of ‘Ferrari.’ Photo: Neon.

    Director Michael Mann is one of the most celebrated and groundbreaking filmmakers of all time.

    Mann first gained attention for his work on the crime film ‘Thief‘ and the Hannibal Lecktor movie ‘Manhunter,’ before creating the iconic TV series ‘Miami Vice.’ He would eventually direct the big screen adaption of his popular 80’s TV series, and helm Oscar nominated movies like ‘The Last of the Mohicans,’ ‘The Insider,’ ‘Ali‘ and ‘Collateral.’

    But the filmmaker is probably best known for directing the 1995 classic ‘Heat,’ which finally cast Robert De Niro opposite Al Pacino for the first time ever on screen!

    Michael Mann’s new movie, ‘Ferrari,’ which stars Adam Driver as the iconic title character opens in theaters on December 25th. In honor of the new film, Moviefone is counting down every movie of Michael Mann’s impressive career, including his latest.

    Let’s begin!

    12. ‘The Keep‘ (1983)

    1983's 'The Keep.'
    1983’s ‘The Keep.’ Photo: Paramount Pictures.

    Nazis take over an ancient fortress that contains a mysterious entity that wreaks havoc and death upon them.

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    11. ‘Blackhat‘ (2015)

    Chris Hemsworth as Nicholas Hathaway and Tang Wei as Chen Lien 2015's 'Blackhat.'
    (L to R) Chris Hemsworth as Nicholas Hathaway and Tang Wei as Chen Lien 2015’s ‘Blackhat.’ Photo: Universal Pictures.

    Nicholas Hathaway (Chris Hemsworth), a furloughed convict, and his American and Chinese partners as hunt a high-level cybercrime network from Chicago to Los Angeles to Hong Kong to Jakarta. As Hathaway closes in, the stakes become personal as he discovers that the attack on a Chinese nuclear power plant was just the beginning.

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    10. ‘Public Enemies‘ (2009)

    Johnny Depp as John Dillinger in 'Public Enemies.'
    Johnny Depp as John Dillinger in ‘Public Enemies.’ Photo: Universal Pictures.

    Depression-era bank robber John Dillinger’s (Johnny Depp) charm and audacity endear him to much of America’s downtrodden public, but he’s also a thorn in the side of J. Edgar Hoover (Billy Crudup) and the fledgling FBI. Desperate to capture the elusive outlaw, Hoover makes Dillinger his first Public Enemy Number One and assigns his top agent, Melvin Purvis (Christian Bale), the task of bringing him in dead or alive.

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    9. ‘Ferrari‘ (2023)

    Adam Driver as Enzo Ferrari in director Michael Mann's 'Ferrari.'
    Adam Driver as Enzo Ferrari in director Michael Mann’s ‘Ferrari.’ Photo: Neon.

    A biopic of automotive mogul Enzo Ferrari (Adam Driver), whose family redefined the idea of the high-powered Italian sports car and practically spawned the concept of Formula One racing.

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    8. ‘Miami Vice‘ (2006)

    Colin Farrell as Detective James 'Sonny' Crockett and Jamie Foxx as Detective Ricardo 'Rico' Tubbs in 'Miami Vice.'
    (L to R) Colin Farrell as Detective James ‘Sonny’ Crockett and Jamie Foxx as Detective Ricardo ‘Rico’ Tubbs in ‘Miami Vice.’ Photo: Universal Pictures.

    A case involving drug lords and murder in South Florida takes a personal turn for undercover detectives Sonny Crockett (Colin Farrell) and Ricardo Tubbs (Jamie Foxx). Unorthodox Crockett gets involved romantically with the Chinese-Cuban wife of a trafficker of arms and drugs, while Tubbs deals with an assault on those he loves.

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    7. ‘The Last of the Mohicans‘ (1992)

    Daniel Day-Lewis as Nathaniel "Hawkeye" Poe in 'The Last of the Mohicans.'
    Daniel Day-Lewis as Nathaniel “Hawkeye” Poe in ‘The Last of the Mohicans.’ Photo:
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    In war-torn Colonial America, in the midst of a bloody battle between British, the French and Native American allies, Cora Munro, the aristocratic daughter of a British Colonel and her party are captured by a group of Huron warriors. Fortunately, a group of three Mohican trappers, including Hawkeye (Daniel Day-Lewis), a rugged frontiersman and the adopted son of the Mohicans comes to their rescue. A passionate romance soon blossoms between Cora (Madeleine Stowe) and Hawkeye, but many forces test their love as they continue to journey through the Frontier.

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    6. ‘The Insider‘ (1999)

    Russell Crowe as Dr. Jeffrey Wigand in 'The Insider.'
    Russell Crowe as Dr. Jeffrey Wigand in ‘The Insider.’ Photo: Buena Vista Pictures Distribution.

    Tells the true story of a 60 Minutes television series exposé of the tobacco industry, as seen through the eyes of a real tobacco executive, Jeffrey Wigand (Russell Crowe).

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    5. ‘Manhunter‘ (1986)

    Brian Cox as Dr. Hannibal Lecktor in 'Manhunter.'
    Brian Cox as Dr. Hannibal Lecktor in ‘Manhunter.’ Photo: De Laurentiis Entertainment Group.

    FBI Agent Will Graham (William Peterson), who retired after catching Hannibal Lecktor (Brian Cox), returns to duty to engage in a risky cat-and-mouse game with Lecktor to capture a new killer.

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    4. ‘Ali‘ (2001)

    Will Smith as Cassius Clay Jr. / Cassius X / Muhammad Ali in 'Ali.'
    Will Smith as Cassius Clay Jr. / Cassius X / Muhammad Ali in ‘Ali.’ Photo: Sony Pictures Releasing.

    In 1964, a brash, new pro boxer, fresh from his Olympic gold medal victory, explodes onto the scene: Cassius Clay (Will Smith). Bold and outspoken, he cuts an entirely new image for African Americans in sport with his proud public self-confidence and his unapologetic belief that he is the greatest boxer of all time. Yet at the top of his game, both Ali’s personal and professional lives face the ultimate test.

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    3. ‘Collateral‘ (2004)

    Tom Cruise as Vincent in 'Collateral.'
    Tom Cruise as Vincent in ‘Collateral.’ Photo: DreamWorks Pictures.

    Cab driver Max (Jamie Foxx) picks up a man (Tom Cruise) who offers him $600 to drive him around. But the promise of easy money sours when Max realizes his fare is an assassin.

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    2. ‘Thief‘ (1981)

    James Caan and Jim Belushi in 'Thief.'
    (L to R) James Caan and Jim Belushi in ‘Thief.’ Photo: United Artists.

    Frank (James Caan) is an expert professional safecracker, specialized in high-profile diamond heists. He plans to use his ill-gotten income to retire from crime and build a nice life for himself complete with a home, wife and kids. To accelerate the process, he signs on with a top gangster for a big score.

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    1. ‘Heat‘ (1995)

    Al Pacino as Lieutenant Vincent Hanna and Robert De Niro as Neil McCauley in 'Heat.'
    (L to R) Al Pacino as Lieutenant Vincent Hanna and Robert De Niro as Neil McCauley in ‘Heat.’ Photo: Warner Bros.

    Obsessive master thief Neil McCauley (Robert De Niro) leads a top-notch crew on various daring heists throughout Los Angeles while determined detective Vincent Hanna (Al Pacino) pursues him without rest. Each man recognizes and respects the ability and the dedication of the other even though they are aware their cat-and-mouse game may end in violence.

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  • Best Russell Crowe Movies

    Russell Crowe as Father Gabriele Amorth in Sony Pictures 'The Pope's Exorcist.'
    Russell Crowe as Father Gabriele Amorth in Sony Pictures ‘The Pope’s Exorcist.’

    Oscar winner Russell Crowe is one of the most accomplished actors of his generation.

    From his breakout roles in movies like ‘Romper Stomper’ and ‘L.A. Confidential,’ to his career making performances in ‘A Beautiful Mind’ and ‘Gladiator,’ Crowe as appeared in some of the most acclaimed films of the last 25 years.

    In honor of his latest film, ‘The Pope’s Exorcist,’ which opens in theaters on April 14th, Moviefone is counting down the 25 best movies of Russell Crowe’s career.

    Let’s begin!

    25. ‘The Mummy‘ (2017)

    Universal Pictures
    Universal Pictures

    Though safely entombed in a crypt deep beneath the unforgiving desert, an ancient queen (Sofia Boutella) whose destiny was unjustly taken from her is awakened in our current day, bringing with her malevolence grown over millennia, and terrors that defy human comprehension.

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    24. ‘Thor: Love and Thunder‘ (2022)

    After his retirement is interrupted by Gorr the God Butcher (Christian Bale), a galactic killer who seeks the extinction of the gods, Thor Odinson (Chris Hemsworth) enlists the help of King Valkyrie (Tessa Thompson), Korg (Taika Waititi), and ex-girlfriend Jane Foster (Natalie Portman), who now wields Mjolnir as the Mighty Thor. Together they embark upon a harrowing cosmic adventure to uncover the mystery of the God Butcher’s vengeance and stop him before it’s too late.

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    23. ‘Robin Hood‘ (2010)

    When soldier Robin (Crowe) happens upon the dying Robert of Loxley (Douglas Hodge), he promises to return the man’s sword to his family in Nottingham. There, he assumes Robert’s identity; romances his widow, Marion (Cate Blanchett); and draws the ire of the town’s sheriff (Matthew Macfadyen) and King John’s (Danny Huston) henchman, Godfrey (Mark Strong).

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    22. ‘Noah‘ (2014)

    A man (Crowe) who suffers visions of an apocalyptic deluge takes measures to protect his family from the coming flood.

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    21. ‘The Man with the Iron Fists‘ (2012)

    In feudal China, a blacksmith (RZA) who makes weapons for a small village is put in the position where he must defend himself and his fellow villagers.

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    20. ‘Virtuosity‘ (1995)

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    Paramount Pictures

    The Law Enforcement Technology Advancement Centre (LETAC) has developed SID (Crowe) version 6.7: a Sadistic, Intelligent, and Dangerous virtual reality entity which is synthesized from the personalities of more than 150 serial killers, and only one man can stop him.

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    19. ‘A Good Year‘ (2006)

    Failed London banker Max Skinner (Crowe) inherits his uncle’s (Albert Finney) vineyard in Provence, where he spent many childhood holidays. Upon his arrival, he meets a woman (Marion Cotillard) from California who tells Max she is his long-lost cousin and that the property is hers.

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    18. ‘Man of Steel‘ (2013)

    A young boy learns that he has extraordinary powers and is not of this earth. As a young man (Henry Cavill), he journeys to discover where he came from and what he was sent here to do. But the hero in him must emerge if he is to save the world from annihilation and become the symbol of hope for all mankind.

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    17. ‘The Next Three Days‘ (2010)

    A married couple’s life is turned upside down when the wife (Elizabeth Banks) is accused of murdering her boss. Her husband John (Crowe) would spend the next few years trying to get her released, but there’s no evidence that negates the evidence against her. When the strain of being separated from her husband and son gets to her, John decides to find a way to break her out.

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    16. ‘Body of Lies‘ (2008)

    The CIA’s hunt is on for the mastermind of a wave of terrorist attacks. Roger Ferris (Leonardo DiCaprio) is the agency’s man on the ground, moving from place to place, scrambling to stay ahead of ever-shifting events. An eye in the sky – a satellite link – watches Ferris. At the other end of that real-time link is the CIA’s Ed Hoffman (Crowe), strategizing events from thousands of miles away. And as Ferris nears the target, he discovers trust can be just as dangerous as it is necessary for survival.

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    15. ‘Poker Face‘ (2022)

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    Screen Media

    A yearly high-stakes poker game between childhood friends turns into chaos when the tech billionaire host (Crowe) unveils an elaborate scheme to seek revenge for the ways they’ve betrayed him over the years. But as his plans unfold, a group of thieves hatch plans of their own breaking into the mansion thinking it is empty. The old friends quickly band together and the years of playing the game help them win their way through a night of terror.

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    14. ‘Broken City‘ (2013)

    In a broken city rife with injustice, ex-cop Billy Taggart (Mark Wahlberg) seeks redemption and revenge after being double-crossed and then framed by its most powerful figure, the mayor (Crowe). Billy’s relentless pursuit of justice, matched only by his streetwise toughness, makes him an unstoppable force – and the mayor’s worst nightmare.

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    13. ‘Romper Stomper‘ (1993)

    Nazi skinheads in Melbourne take out their anger on local Vietnamese, who are seen as threatening racial purity. Finally the Vietnamese have had enough and confront the skinheads in an all-out confrontation, sending the skinheads running. A woman (Jacqueline McKenzie) who is prone to epileptic seizures joins the skins’ merry band, and helps them on their run from justice, but is her affliction also a sign of impurity?

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    12. ‘Les Misérables‘ (2012)

    An adaptation of the successful stage musical based on Victor Hugo’s classic novel set in 19th-century France, in which a paroled prisoner named Jean Valjean (Hugh Jackman) seeks redemption.

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    11. ‘The Quick and the Dead‘ (1995)

    A mysterious woman (Sharon Stone) comes to compete in a quick-draw elimination tournament, in a town taken over by a notorious gunman (Gene Hackman).

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    10. ‘Cinderella Man‘ (2005)

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    Universal Pictures

    The true story of boxer Jim Braddock (Crowe) who, in the 1920s following his retirement, makes a surprise comeback in order to get him and his family out of a socially poor state.

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    9. ‘Proof of Life‘ (2000)

    Alice (Meg Ryan) hires a professional negotiator (Crowe) to obtain the release of her engineer husband (David Morse), who has been kidnapped by anti-government guerrillas in South America.

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    8. ‘A Beautiful Mind‘ (2001)

    John Nash (Crowe) is a brilliant but asocial mathematician fighting schizophrenia. After he accepts secret work in cryptography, his life takes a turn for the nightmarish.

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    7. ‘Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World‘ (2003)

    After an abrupt and violent encounter with a French warship inflicts severe damage upon his ship, a captain (Crowe) of the British Royal Navy begins a chase over two oceans to capture or destroy the enemy, though he must weigh his commitment to duty and ferocious pursuit of glory against the safety of his devoted crew, including the ship’s thoughtful surgeon (Paul Bettany), his best friend.

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    6. ‘The Insider‘ (1999)

    Tells the true story of a 60 Minutes television series exposé of the tobacco industry, as seen through the eyes of a real tobacco executive, Jeffrey Wigand (Crowe).

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    5. ‘3:10 to Yuma‘ (2007)

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    Lionsgate

    In Arizona in the late 1800s, infamous outlaw Ben Wade (Crowe) and his vicious gang of thieves and murderers have plagued the Southern Railroad. When Wade is captured, Civil War veteran Dan Evans (Christian Bale), struggling to survive on his drought-plagued ranch, volunteers to deliver him alive to the “3:10 to Yuma”, a train that will take the killer to trial.

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    4. ‘American Gangster‘ (2007)

    Following the death of his employer and mentor, Bumpy Johnson (Clarence Williams III), Frank Lucas (Denzel Washington) establishes himself as the number one importer of heroin in the Harlem district of Manhattan. He does so by buying heroin directly from the source in South East Asia and he comes up with a unique way of importing the drugs into the United States. Partly based on a true story.

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    3. ‘The Nice Guys‘ (2016)

    A private eye (Ryan Gosling) and a thug (Crowe) investigate the apparent suicide of a fading porn star in 1970s Los Angeles and uncovers a conspiracy.

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    2. ‘L.A. Confidential‘ (1997)

    Three detectives (Crowe, Guy Pearce, and Kevin Spacey) in the corrupt and brutal L.A. police force of the 1950s use differing methods to uncover a conspiracy behind the shotgun slayings of the patrons at an all-night diner.

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    1. ‘Gladiator‘ (2000)

    Russell Crowe in 'Gladiator' (Photo by Karine Weinberger/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images)
    DreamWorks Pictures

    In the year 180, the death of emperor Marcus Aurelius (Richard Harris) throws the Roman Empire into chaos. Maximus (Crowe) is one of the Roman army’s most capable and trusted generals and a key advisor to the emperor. As Marcus’ devious son Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix) ascends to the throne, Maximus is set to be executed. He escapes, but is captured by slave traders. Renamed Spaniard and forced to become a gladiator, Maximus must battle to the death with other men for the amusement of paying audiences.

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  • The 15 Greatest Movies of 1999, 20 Years Later

    The 15 Greatest Movies of 1999, 20 Years Later