The Heist

The Heist

1976
1h 23m
6.5

6.5/10

23 votes • View on IMDb

"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.

Status: Released

Language: ES

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Production Information

Production Companies
Conacite Uno
Production Countries
Mexico
Spoken Languages
Spanish

Quick Facts

Original Title El Apando
Release Date August 5, 1976
Status Released
Language ES
IMDb ID tt0072652

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
Luz Cortázar

Madre del Carajo

Álvaro Carcaño
Álvaro Carcaño

Teniente

Ana Ofelia Murguía
Ana Ofelia Murguía

Celadora

Sergio Calderón
Sergio Calderón

Oficial

César Sobrevals
César Sobrevals

Celador

Gerardo del Castillo
Gerardo del Castillo

Policía

Adriana Rojo
Adriana Rojo

Key Crew

Felipe Cazals
Director
José Revueltas
Screenplay
José Revueltas
Writer
Héctor López
Producer
Fernando Macotela
Producer
José Agustín
Screenplay