The Hold-Up
2001, Spanish. Directed by Eva Lesmes.
Lola's a single mom, broke, working as a janitor and maid. Silvia is pregnant, and her lover (her boss) won't leave his wife. Maite, newly a widow, discovers she's penniless but wants to maintain appearances and give her daughter a fancy wedding, and Pecholata, a punk kid living in a youth center, will soon be turned out on the streets. Lola, who cleans a bank every morning, decides to rob it, convincing the others to join her: they'll use replica guns, dress as men, take Silvia hostage, and all will be smooth. But things go awry, including the fact that Lola's ex, Gustavo, is a cop. Desperation may be the mother of invention - and a corrupt bank manager its father.
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Spanish
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- Released
- 3 May 2001
- Original title
- El palo
- Country
- Spain
- Written by
- Luis Marías
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The Hold-Up runs 87 minutes (1h 27m).
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The Hold-Up isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 3 May 2001. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Hold-Up?
If you liked The Hold-Up, try The Heist of the Century, Small Time Crooks, The Ladykillers.
Who directed The Hold-Up?
The Hold-Up (2001) was directed by Eva Lesmes and stars Adriana Ozores, Malena Alterio, Maribel Verdú.