Mexico / Aug 05, 1976
A prison system that does not regenerate, it degenerates.
1h 23min
Overall average
5.0/10
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Plot
In Mexico City's infamous Lecumberri prison, three drug-addicted convicts celebrate getting drugs from one of their the mothers. They are found out and locked up in the "apando," the dreaded punishment cell. Protests over the treatment of those held in the cell lead to a bloody confrontation.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Ana Ofelia Murguía | Celadora |
| Sergio Calderón | Oficial |
| César Sobrevals | Celador |
| Gerardo del Castillo | Policía |
| Adriana Rojo | |
| Tomás Pérez Turrent | Preso de la fajina |
| Max Kerlow | Preso del suéter amarillo |
| Roberto de Rivero | |
| Guillermo Gil | Policeman (uncredited) |
Genres
CrimeDrama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | El Apando |
| Original language | Español (ES) |
| Spoken languages | Español |
| Production countries | Mexico |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Conacite Uno |
| Release date | 5 agosto 1976 |
| Production | Héctor López, Fernando Macotela |
| Writer | José Revueltas, José Agustín |
| Editing | Rafael Castanedo |
| Cinematography | Álex Phillips Jr. |
| Assistant directors | Felipe Cazals |
| Camera operators | Álex Phillips Jr. |
| Additional photography | Álex Phillips Jr. |
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| Production design | Carlos Grandjean |
| Art direction | Carlos Grandjean |
| Set decoration | Carlos Grandjean |
| Music | José Revueltas, Gonzalo Curiel |
| Sound | José Revueltas, Gonzalo Curiel |
| Costume design | Enedina Bernal |
| Makeup | Enedina Bernal |
| Hairstyling | Enedina Bernal |
Release dates
Theatrical release
Spain / Jun 30, 1978 / 18 / "S"
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