The Heist

The Heist (1976)

05/08/1976
Crime, Drama
1h 23m

A prison system that does not regenerate, it degenerates.

Overview

In Mexico City's infamous Lecumberri prison, three drug-addicted convicts celebrate getting drugs from one of their the mothers. They are found out and locked up in the "apando," the dreaded punishment cell. Protests over the treatment of those held in the cell lead to a bloody confrontation.

  • Felipe CazalsDirector
  • José RevueltasWriter, Screenplay
  • José AgustínScreenplay
  • Original Title

    El Apando

  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    Spanish

Keywords

  • prison
  • protest

Top Billed Cast

Manuel Ojeda

Manuel Ojeda

Polonio

Salvador Sánchez

Salvador Sánchez

Albino

José Carlos Ruiz

José Carlos Ruiz

El Carajo

María Rojo

María Rojo

Meche

Delia Casanova

Delia Casanova

La Chata

Luz Cortázar

Madre del Carajo

Álvaro Carcaño

Teniente

Ana Ofelia Murguía

Ana Ofelia Murguía

Celadora

Sergio Calderón

Sergio Calderón

Oficial

César Sobrevals

César Sobrevals

Celador

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