The Hold-Up

– Lola's a single mom, broke, working as a janitor and maid. Silvia is pregnant, and her lover (her bo..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.60 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 27 Minutes
Release Year:
2001
Original Name:
El palo
The Hold-Up (2001) - Also known as El palo

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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Release Date:

04 May 2001

Language:

Spanish

Director:

Eva Lesmes

Writer:

Luis Marías

Main Actors:

Adriana Ozores, Malena Alterio, Maribel Verdú, Carmen Maura

Plot:

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:

1 nomination.

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.2/10