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El apando

  • 19761976
  • 1h 23m
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
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José Carlos Ruiz in El apando (1976)
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In Mexico city, the most infamous jail "Lecumberri" three prisoners make a plan to introduce drugs.In Mexico city, the most infamous jail "Lecumberri" three prisoners make a plan to introduce drugs.In Mexico city, the most infamous jail "Lecumberri" three prisoners make a plan to introduce drugs.
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
314
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  • Director
    • Felipe Cazals
  • Writers
    • José Agustín
    • José Revueltas
  • Stars
    • Salvador Sánchez
    • José Carlos Ruiz
    • Manuel Ojeda
  • Director
    • Felipe Cazals
  • Writers
    • José Agustín
    • José Revueltas
  • Stars
    • Salvador Sánchez
    • José Carlos Ruiz
    • Manuel Ojeda
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    • 3User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 1 win & 2 nominations

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    Manuel Ojeda and Salvador Sánchez in El apando (1976)
    El apando (1976)
    Manuel Ojeda in El apando (1976)
    José Carlos Ruiz in El apando (1976)

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    Salvador Sánchez
    Salvador Sánchez
    • Albino
    José Carlos Ruiz
    José Carlos Ruiz
    • El Carajo
    Manuel Ojeda
    Manuel Ojeda
    • Polonio
    Delia Casanova
    Delia Casanova
    • La Chata
    María Rojo
    María Rojo
    • Meche
    Álvaro Carcaño
    Álvaro Carcaño
    • Teniente
    Luz Cortázar
    • madre del Carajo
    Ana Ofelia Murguía
    • Celadora
    Sergio Calderón
    Sergio Calderón
    • Oficial
    César Sobrevals
    • Celador
    Gerardo del Castillo
    • Policía
    Adriana Rojo
    Tomás Pérez Turrent
    • Preso de la fajina
    Max Kerlow
    Max Kerlow
    • Preso del suéter amarillo
    Roberto Rivero
    Pedro Montaño
    María Barber
      Carlos Cardán
      • Director
        • Felipe Cazals
      • Writers
        • José Agustín
        • José Revueltas
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      • Trivia
        Ana Martín was originally scheduled to play the role of Meche, but declined at the last minute because she felt really uncomfortable with the violent nature and content of the script. The role went to María Rojo, who was a fan of José Revueltas' novel.

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      Life in a Mexico City jail.
      This movie portraits life in the infamous jail of Lecumberri (now thankfully closed).

      "El apando" is the name of the punishment cell where the inmates are sent when they brake the rules.

      The inmates are abused, the concept of human rights is non existent.

      The inmates are no heroes, they certainly are guilty of different crimes, but the movie makes the point that perhaps their greatest crime is to have been poor.
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      • jlms
      • Aug 30, 2002

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      • Release date
        • August 5, 1976 (Mexico)
      • Country of origin
        • Mexico
      • Language
        • Spanish
      • Also known as
        • The Heist
      • Filming locations
        • Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico
      • Production company
        • Conacite Uno
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        1 hour 23 minutes
      • Sound mix
        • Mono

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