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The Heist

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The Heist

A prison system that does not regenerate, it degenerates.

6.5

1h 23m

1976

“A prison system that does not regenerate, it degenerates.”

Synopsis

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.

Director

Felipe Cazals

Trailer

CrimeDrama

prisonprotest

Cast & Crew

Manuel Ojeda

Manuel Ojeda

as Polonio

Salvador Sánchez

Salvador Sánchez

as Albino

José Carlos Ruiz

José Carlos Ruiz

as El Carajo

María Rojo

María Rojo

as Meche

Delia Casanova

Delia Casanova

as La Chata

Luz Cortázar

as Madre del Carajo

Álvaro Carcaño

as Teniente

Ana Ofelia Murguía

Ana Ofelia Murguía

as Celadora

Sergio Calderón

Sergio Calderón

as Oficial

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