The Hold-Up
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.
Directed by Eva Lesmes · Written by Luis Marías
Where to Watch
Streaming
Cast
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Adriana Ozores Lola -
Malena Alterio Violeta "Pecholata" -
Maribel Verdú Silvia -
Carmen Maura Maite -
Juan Gea Director -
Jaime Pujol Gustavo -
Joaquín Climent Enrique - Antonia Martínez Abuela
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Alejandro Sigüenza Daniel -
Omar Muñoz Felipe -
Pep Guinyol Cajero -
Francisco Casares Inspectór Policía
Make it a double feature
2h 54m together
The Hold-Up
Put a Man in Your Life
Both from Eva Lesmes.
