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The Heist

1976 · 83 min · Director: Felipe Cazals

The Heist (1976) is a crime drama, directed by Felipe Cazals. It stars Manuel Ojeda and Salvador Sánchez. Much of the story takes place behind bars. The 83-minute film holds an audience score of 6.5/10.

What The Heist Is About

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.

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What is The Heist about?

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.

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How long is The Heist?

The Heist runs for 83 minutes (1h 23m).

When did The Heist come out?

The Heist was released in 1976.

Who directed The Heist?

The Heist was directed by Felipe Cazals.

Who stars in The Heist?

The Heist stars Manuel Ojeda, Salvador Sánchez, José Carlos Ruiz, María Rojo.

What is The Heist's rating?

The Heist holds 7.6/10 on IMDb and 6.5/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 68 out of 100.

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