Collateral (2004)

Drama Crime Thriller Directed by Michael Mann
→ Influenced 4 films ← Inspired by 6 films

Cab driver Max picks up a man 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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Influenced By

  1. Le Samouraï (1967)
    "This French neo-noir film directed by Jean-Pierre Melville features Alain Delon as a solitary hitman, a character that influenced Tom Cruise's portrayal of Vincent in "Collateral." Cruise watched "Le Samouraï" to prepare for his role, noting his fascination with Delon's "solitary and melancholic charisma."" Alain Delon Wikipedia
  2. Heat (1995)
    "Also directed by Michael Mann, "Heat" shares thematic and stylistic elements with "Collateral," including the depiction of Los Angeles and the exploration of the criminal underworld. Both films feature protagonists who are professionals in their respective fields, and Mann's experience with "Heat" informed his approach to "Collateral."" Joblo source
  3. Strangers on a Train (1951)
    "Alfred Hitchcock's thriller about two strangers whose lives become entangled through a chance meeting influenced the narrative structure of "Collateral," where a cab driver and a hitman are brought together by circumstance." Collateral (2004) Cinema Crazed
  4. The Driver (1978)
    "Directed by Walter Hill, this film features a professional getaway driver entangled in a cat-and-mouse game with the police. Its minimalist style and focus on a professional criminal influenced the tone and character dynamics in "Collateral."" Le Samoura%C3%AF Wikipedia
  5. Taxi Driver (1976)
    "Martin Scorsese's film about a cab driver descending into violence and obsession shares thematic parallels with "Collateral," particularly in its exploration of urban isolation and moral ambiguity." Le Samoura%C3%AF Wikipedia
  6. Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai (1999)
    "While predating "Collateral," this film influenced Michael Mann's work. The protagonist's disciplined and solitary nature echoes the traits of Vincent, highlighting the cross-influence between these films." Alain Delon Wikipedia

Influenced

  1. The Dark Knight (2008)
    "Christopher Nolan's portrayal of the Joker, played by Heath Ledger, exhibits similarities to Tom Cruise's character, Vincent, in "Collateral." Both characters manipulate others by fabricating personal backstories to unnerve them." COLLATERAL, Not HEAT, May Be the Big Mann on Campus – Flasz On Film Flaszonfilm
  2. John Wick: Chapter 2 (2017)
    "The film pays homage to "Collateral" through specific scenes, such as leaving a character for dead in a subway, mirroring the fate of Vincent. Additionally, the nightclub shootout sequences in "John Wick" films are reminiscent of the vibrant and tense club scene in "Collateral."" COLLATERAL, Not HEAT, May Be the Big Mann on Campus – Flasz On Film Flaszonfilm
  3. The American (2010)
    "Starring George Clooney as an assassin, this film draws inspiration from "Collateral" and Jean-Pierre Melville's "Le Samouraï." Clooney's character exhibits a solitary and melancholic demeanor similar to that of Vincent." Alain Delon Wikipedia
  4. Dragged Across Concrete (2018)
    "This crime thriller shares thematic elements with "Collateral," such as exploring the moral complexities of its characters and depicting a gritty urban environment." Dragged Across Concrete Wikipedia

Collateral (2004), directed by Michael Mann, was inspired by 6 earlier films — including Le Samouraï, Heat, and Strangers on a Train — and has been cited as an influence on 4 later works, such as The Dark Knight, John Wick: Chapter 2, and The American. Check out the citations below.