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The Hold-Up

5.2

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Original title

El palo

Year

2001

Running time

87 min.

Country

Spain

Director

Eva Lesmes

Screenwriter

Luis Marías

Cast

Music

Manuel Villalta

Cinematography

Gonzalo F. Berridi

Producer

Bocaboca, Canal+ España, Telecinco

Genre

Comedy | Heist Film

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.

Awards: 2001: Goya Awards: Nominated for Best New Actress (Malena Alterio)

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The Hold-Up

2001

Eva Lesmes

5.2

(2,795)