The Hold-Up
Originally released in 2001. The Hold-Up is a comedy film. directed by Eva Lesmes. At just 87 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Adriana Ozores, Malena Alterio, and Maribel Verdú
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 3, 2001
24 years ago
Runtime
1h 27m
87 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (20 votes)
Language
Spanish
Original language
Country
Spain
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ES
Production Companies
- Grupo Boca
- Canal+ España
Frequently Asked Questions
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 a...
Who directed The Hold-Up?
The Hold-Up was directed by Eva Lesmes.
How long is The Hold-Up?
The Hold-Up has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).
When was The Hold-Up released?
The Hold-Up was released on May 3, 2001 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Hold-Up?
The main cast of The Hold-Up includes Adriana Ozores, Malena Alterio, Maribel Verdú, Carmen Maura, Juan Gea.