The Heist
1976, Spanish. Directed by Felipe Cazals.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Spanish
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- Released
- 5 August 1976
- Original title
- El Apando
- Country
- Mexico
- Written by
- José Revueltas, José Agustín
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The Heist runs 83 minutes (1h 23m).
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Which OTT platform is The Heist on?
The Heist isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 5 August 1976. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Heist?
If you liked The Heist, try Convict, Undisputed II: Last Man Standing, Bronson.
Who directed The Heist?
The Heist (1976) was directed by Felipe Cazals and stars Manuel Ojeda, Salvador Sánchez, José Carlos Ruiz.