The Heist

A prison system that does not regenerate, it degenerates.

The Heist — Plot

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.

• Release date
• August 5, 1976
• Runtime
• 83 min
• Genres
• Crime, Drama
• Director
• Felipe Cazals

The Heist — Cast

Manuel Ojeda Polonio Salvador Sánchez Albino José Carlos Ruiz El Carajo María Rojo Meche Delia Casanova La Chata

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Luz Cortázar Madre del Carajo

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Álvaro Carcaño Teniente Ana Ofelia Murguía Celadora