The Heist

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1976

CrimeDrama

1 hour 23 minutes

Summary

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.

~ A prison system that does not regenerate, it degenerates.
José Revueltas

Screenplay

José Agustín

Screenplay

Original NameEl Apando (The Heist)

StatusReleased: 48 years ago
August 5, 1976

LanguageEspañol

Spoken LanguagesEspañol

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