Film
The Heist
1976· 18· 1h 23m· Crime· Drama
“A prison system that does not regenerate, it degenerates.”
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.
1976-08-05
Cast & Characters
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Key Crew
DirectorFelipe Cazals
ScreenplayJosé Agustín
ProducerFernando Macotela
Director of PhotographyÁlex Phillips Jr.
EditorRafael Castanedo
Full cast & crew (16 cast · 12 crew)
Details
Released1976-08-05
Runtime1h 23m · 18
StatusReleased
StudiosConacite Uno
LanguagesSpanish
CountriesMexico
Rating6.5/10 · 24 votes
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