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Bank Under Siege is a heist thriller based on real-life events. In February 1981, Antonio Tejero attempted a coup on the government but failed. In May 1981, 11 masked men entered the Central Bank of Barcelona and took the people inside as hostages. Initially, there was a lot of confusion as to who these men were, as they demanded the release of Tejero and others who were a part of the coup in February 1981. However, when Tejero refuses to be released because he doesn’t know who the masked men are, problems start to occur. At such a time, a talented police officer, Lopez, realizes these are common robbers. However, the real reason the siege took place was to steal a document from the safe. Officer Lopez and journalist Maider go on a mission to uncover the truth behind the siege.

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