The Hold-Up Poster

The Hold-Up

60.00% | May 3, 2001 | Comedy

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.

Featured Crew

Manuel Villalta
Original Music Composer
Eva Lesmes
Director
Luis Marías
Writer

Cast

Malena Alterio
Malena Alterio
Violeta "Pecholata"
Carmen Maura
Juan Gea
Juan Gea
Director

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