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.

Cast

Manuel Ojeda, Salvador Sánchez, José Carlos Ruiz, María Rojo, Delia Casanova, Luz Cortázar, Álvaro Carcaño, Ana Ofelia Murguía

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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. Protests over the treatment of those held in the cell lead to a bloody confrontation.

When was "The Heist" released?

The Heist was released in 1976.

Who stars in "The Heist"?

The cast includes Manuel Ojeda, Salvador Sánchez, José Carlos Ruiz, María Rojo.