The Heist (1978)

  • 18
  • 06/30/1978 (ES)
  • 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.

José Revueltas

Screenplay, Writer

Felipe Cazals

Director

José Agustín

Screenplay

Cast

Manuel Ojeda's headshot

Manuel Ojeda

Polonio
Salvador Sánchez's headshot

Salvador Sánchez

Albino
José Carlos Ruiz's headshot

José Carlos Ruiz

El Carajo
María Rojo's headshot

María Rojo

Meche
Delia Casanova's headshot

Delia Casanova

La Chata
Luz Cortázar's headshot

Luz Cortázar

Madre del Carajo
Álvaro Carcaño's headshot

Álvaro Carcaño

Teniente
Ana Ofelia Murguía's headshot

Ana Ofelia Murguía

Celadora

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