The Hold-Up (El palo) 23 years old

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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The Hold-Up Cast

Name Character
Maribel Verdú She was 30, now 54 years old as Silvia
Adriana Ozores She was 41, now 65 years old as Lola
Carmen Maura She was 55, now 79 years old as Maite
Malena Alterio She was 27, now 50 years old as Violeta "Pecholata"

The Hold-Up Crew

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The Hold-Up (23 years)

  • Release day: Thursday, May 03, 2001
  • Runtime: 87 minutes