His films like 'Heat' and 'Collateral' are quintessential explorations of crime and morality in urban landscapes with Miami's aesthetic sensibility.
Brian De Palma United StatesDe Palma's 'Scarface' is the definitive Miami crime film, depicting the cocaine trade and urban corruption with stylistic intensity.
Barry Sonnenfeld United StatesWhile known for action-comedy, his work on 'Miami Vice' the film and similar crime-adjacent projects captures the city's neon-soaked criminal underworld.