The Heist

The Heist

"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.

Release Date

August 5, 1976

Status

Released

Original Title

El Apando

Runtime

1h 23min

Budget

Revenue

Language

Spanish

Production Companies

Conacite Uno