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On this episode of Our American Stories, often, art imitates life. This time, life imitated art. A crime inspired by the 1995 film Heat, starring Robert De Niro and Al Pacino, would become one of the most infamous bank robberies in American history. The movie’s meticulous depiction of professional criminals, tactical planning, and high-stakes escape scenes provided a blueprint that real-world robbers attempted to follow with deadly consequences. This story examines how Hollywood realism intersected with reality, why Heat became a cult classic among both film enthusiasts and criminals, and how a work of fiction contributed to shaping a true crime moment that stunned the nation.

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On this episode of Our American Stories, often, art imitates life. This time, life imitated art. A crime inspired by the 1995 film Heat, starring Robert De Niro and Al Pacino, would become one of the most infamous bank robberies in American history. The movie&rsquo;s meticulous depiction of professional criminals, tactical planning, and high-stakes escape scenes provided a blueprint that real-world robbers attempted to follow with deadly consequences. This story examines how Hollywood realism intersected with reality, why&nbsp;Heat&nbsp;became a cult classic among both film enthusiasts and criminals, and how a work of fiction contributed to shaping a true crime moment that stunned the nation.
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How a Hollywood Movie Inspired the North Hollywood Shootout

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