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The Heist of the Century

Original title: El robo del siglo
  • 2020
  • 18+
  • 1h 54m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
12K
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The Heist of the Century (2020)
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In 2006, a group of thieves performed what is considered one of the most famous and smart bank heists in the history of Argentina when they rob the Banco Río branch in Acassuso.In 2006, a group of thieves performed what is considered one of the most famous and smart bank heists in the history of Argentina when they rob the Banco Río branch in Acassuso.In 2006, a group of thieves performed what is considered one of the most famous and smart bank heists in the history of Argentina when they rob the Banco Río branch in Acassuso.

  • Director
    • Ariel Winograd
  • Writers
    • Alex Zito
    • Fernando Araujo
    • Rodolfo Palacio
  • Stars
    • Guillermo Francella
    • Diego Peretti
    • Luis Luque
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.1/10
    12K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Ariel Winograd
    • Writers
      • Alex Zito
      • Fernando Araujo
      • Rodolfo Palacio
    • Stars
      • Guillermo Francella
      • Diego Peretti
      • Luis Luque
    • 27User reviews
    • 28Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 14 nominations total

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    Guillermo Francella
    Guillermo Francella
    • Mario Vitette
    Diego Peretti
    Diego Peretti
    • Fernando Araujo
    Luis Luque
    Luis Luque
    • Miguel Sileo
    Pablo Rago
    Pablo Rago
    • Marciano
    Rafael Ferro
    Rafael Ferro
    • De La Torre
    Mariano Argento
    Mariano Argento
    • Debauza
    Juan Alari
    • El Gaita
    Fabián Arenillas
    • Capitán
    Darío Levy
    • Jefe de Policía
    Magela Zanotta
    • La Turca
    Yoyi Francella
    • Lucía
    • (as Johanna Francella)
    Luz Palazón
    • Jefa Operativa Banco
    María Marull
    María Marull
    • Escribana
    Mario Alarcón
    Mario Alarcón
    • Fiscal
    Paula Grinszpan
    • Carmen
    Sebastián Mogordoy
    • Serrano
    Agustina Benedettelli
    • Majo
    Agustín Corsi
    • Rehén Calle
    • Director
      • Ariel Winograd
    • Writers
      • Alex Zito
      • Fernando Araujo
      • Rodolfo Palacio
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    8AgustinCesaratti

    Funny way of representing what is considered one of the most ingenious robberies in the history of Argentina.

    Francella and Peretti have such good chemistry that it makes the film hilarious and enjoyable. The other actors who are part of the group are good. The direction and script are good but it's not a big deal, it's based on real events and basically you have to thank the joints, apart from most of the dialogue being jokes or curses.

    In conclusion, it's a good movie with good actors and it's good to hang out with.
    7bachito1996

    Quite impressed

    Despite I think gloryfing a robber isn't right, the film is actually pretty good. I'm impressed about the director's skills, I know his previous works and this is by far his best film to date. "La odisea de los giles", which was also about a heist, was released few months ago. That one was good, but I reckon "El robo del siglo" is better, isn't it?
    7MadamWarden

    HEIST WITH A DIFFERENCE

    A nice little flick with a pretty clever heist and fun characters. Super cool that it turns out to be a true story

    A fun watch
    7joebloggscity

    Argie bank heist - comedy & crime translate over well...

    This is one of the few Argentinian movies I've ever watched, so I'm not exactly aware of the overall quality of their output. Anyhow, this film is a surprisingly high quality Hollywood quality film, shot wonderfully with plenty of action camera work that would not feel out of place in a (low-key) summer blockbuster.

    This film is a throwback to films I can remember stemming from the 70s & 80s, of a bank heist. It isn't Ocean's 11/12/13 etc but really imagine if your mad but smart left-field uncle decided to concoct a crazy plan with his mates to rob a bank and you get the gist. The film does comedy & crime well together.

    This film is based on a true story (but admits to taking some liberties), and that is its strength & weakness. As it's based on fact, it's uncomfortable the way it pans out, as you are meant to be fully empathise with the team, and there is no moral or Robin Hood aspect to any of them despite comments in the movie of the like. I'm sure those who were affected by the bank robbery didn't see the funny side. This is no Dog Day Afternoon (probably the best in the genre).

    It's a fine movie, and I loved the actors as much as the comedy which surprisingly translated well across the subtitles. It's a good evening movie, and one you'll enjoy but in some ways still leaves an unwanted taste in the mouth. If you can get past that, then you'll enjoy it even more than I ever will.
    7stelkasouridis

    A good relaxing movie to watch

    Nice and interesting movie, may become boring in some times but as it keeps going it becomes better and better. A good watch for the cinema.

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    • Trivia
      In the real heist, when the special forces team finally stormed the bank, the seven bandits watched it live on TV while counting cash and eating pizza. Or at least they thought it was live. TV stations covered the operation on a 30-minute delay, because they assumed the gang would be watching from inside the bank and didn't want to tip them off that a raid was coming. They figured they would trick the thieves.
    • Goofs
      In the film, the thieves appear in some scenes touching everything with their bare hands, leaving fingerprints everywhere. A group of professional thieves would always wear gloves to avoid this, as the police could use their fingerprints to identify them.
    • Connections
      References Citizen Kane (1941)

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    • Release date
      • August 14, 2020 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Argentina
      • United States
      • Spain
    • Language
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • El robo del siglo
    • Filming locations
      • Av. Del Libertador and Debenedetti, La Lucila, Buenos Aires, Argentina(Bank Exterior)
    • Production companies
      • AZ Films
      • MarVista Entertainment
      • DIRECTV Original
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $7,627,100
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 54m(114 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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