The Hold-Up (2001)
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.
Director: Eva Lesmes
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Adriana Ozores as Lola |
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Malena Alterio as Violeta "Pecholata" |
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Maribel Verdú as Silvia |
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Carmen Maura as Maite |
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Juan Gea as Director |
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Jaime Pujol as Gustavo |
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Joaquín Climent as Enrique |
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Antonia Martínez as Abuela |
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Alejandro Sigüenza as Daniel |
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Omar Muñoz as Felipe |
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Pep Guinyol as Cajero |
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Francisco Casares as Inspectór Policía |
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Chelo Vivares as Monja |
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Diana Palazón as Luisa |
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Lina Mira as Vanessa |
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Nuria Mencía as Amiga Vanessa |
| Sound | Manuel Villalta | Original Music Composer |
| Directing | Eva Lesmes | Director |
| Writing | Luis Marías | Writer |
