The Heist
A prison system that does not regenerate, it degenerates.
6.5
24 votes
1976
1h 23m
Crime
Drama
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.
Directed by Felipe Cazals
Top cast
Manuel Ojeda
Polonio
Salvador Sánchez
Albino
José Carlos Ruiz
El Carajo
María Rojo
Meche
Delia Casanova
La ChataL
Luz Cortázar
Madre del CarajoÁ
Álvaro Carcaño
Teniente
Ana Ofelia Murguía
Celadora
Sergio Calderón
OficialC
César Sobrevals
CeladorG
Gerardo del Castillo
PolicíaA
Adriana Rojo
T
Tomás Pérez Turrent
Preso de la fajina
Max Kerlow
Preso del suéter amarilloR
Roberto de Rivero
Guillermo Gil
Policeman (uncredited)Details
Status
Released
Release date
August 5, 1976
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Language
Spanish
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