The Heist (El Apando) 47 years old
A prison system that does not regenerate, it degenerates.
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.
Credits
The Heist Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| María Rojo She was 32, now 80 years old | as Meche |
| José Carlos Ruiz He was 39, now 87 years old | as El Carajo |
| Salvador Sánchez He was 17, 23 years old when he died | as Albino |
| Álvaro Carcaño | as Teniente |
| Delia Casanova She was 27, now 75 years old | as La Chata |
| César Sobrevals He was 37, 56 years old when he died | as Celador |
| Tomás Pérez Turrent He was 41, 71 years old when he died | as Preso de la fajina |
| Manuel Ojeda He was 35, now 83 years old | as Polonio |
| Max Kerlow | as Preso del suéter amarillo |
| Ana Ofelia Murguía She was 42, now 90 years old | as Celadora |
| Sergio Calderón He was 31, now 78 years old | as Oficial |
The Heist Crew
| Name | Department |
|---|---|
| José Revueltas as Music. He was 61 (61) years old when He died | Sound |
| José Revueltas as Screenplay. He was 61 (61) years old when He died | Writing |
| José Revueltas as Writer. He was 61 (61) years old when He died | Writing |
| Felipe Cazals as Director. He was 39 (now 86) years old | Directing |
| Álex Phillips, Jr. as Director of Photography. He was 41 (72) years old when He died | Camera |
The Heist (47 years)
A prison system that does not regenerate, it degenerates.
- Release day: Thursday, August 05, 1976
- Runtime: 83 minutes
