The Hold-Up


The Hold-Up is a 2001 Spanish heist comedy film directed by from a screenplay by which stars Adriana Ozores, Malena Alterio, Maribel Verdú, and Carmen Maura.

Plot

The plot follows an attempt of bank heist pulled by four women.

Production

The screenplay was written by. 1962 comedy Atraco a las tres was an inspiration for The Hold-Up. The film, Eva Lesmes' sophomore feature, was produced by Bocaboca in association with Telecinco.

Release

Distributed by Columbia TriStar, the film was theatrically released in Spain on 4 May 2001.

Reception

Jonathan Holland of Variety deemed the film to be an "engaging femme comedy built around an unlikely bank heist" confirming helmer's talent for comedy.