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The Hold-Up

6.0/10
TMDB24 votes
Original: 87 min

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.

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About The Hold-Up

The Hold-Up (2001) is a film in the comedy genres. Directed by . The cast includes Adriana Ozores, Malena Alterio, Maribel Verdú, Carmen Maura.

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Original language
Runtime
87 minutes
Status
Released
Production countries
Spain
Production companies
Grupo Boca, Canal+ España
Directors
Writers
Luis Marías

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What is The Hold-Up about?

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.

Who stars in The Hold-Up?

Adriana Ozores, Malena Alterio, Maribel Verdú, Carmen Maura, Juan Gea, Jaime Pujol. See the cast cards above for character names.

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