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The Hold-Up (2001)

Genre : Comedy

Runtime : 1H 27M

Director : Eva Lesmes

Synopsis

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.

Actors

Adriana Ozores
Adriana Ozores
Lola
Malena Alterio
Malena Alterio
Violeta "Pecholata"
Maribel Verdú
Maribel Verdú
Silvia
Carmen Maura
Carmen Maura
Maite

Crews

Eva Lesmes
Eva Lesmes
Director
Luis Marías
Luis Marías
Writer

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