The Heist

The Heist

83 mins | Drama, Crime | Aug. 5, 1976

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.

The Heist

83 mins | Drama, Crime | Aug. 5, 1976

The Heist
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.
IMDb rating 7.6
Producers Conacite Uno
Original title El Apando
Directors Felipe Cazals
Writers José Agustín, José Revueltas

Cast

José Carlos Ruiz

as El Carajo

Manuel Ojeda

as Polonio

Delia Casanova

as La Chata

María Rojo

as Meche

Álvaro Carcaño

as Teniente

Luz Cortázar

as Madre del Carajo

Ana Ofelia Murguía

as Celadora

Sergio Calderón

as Oficial

César Sobrevals

as Celador

Gerardo del Castillo

as Policía

Tomás Pérez Turrent

as Preso de la fajina

Max Kerlow

as Preso del suéter amarillo

Salvador Sánchez

as Albino

Guillermo Gil

as Policeman (uncredited)