The Great Heist
2020
Original language: Spanish
- crime
- drama
The story
Based on the 1994 robbery of US$33 million from Colombia's central bank, which turned the country upside down.
What it’s like
Set in 1990s Colombia, this crime drama follows the planning and aftermath of a bank robbery that shook the nation, so its appeal sits in suspense and procedure: the slow assembly of a crew, the nerve-wracking logistics, and the widening ripple as the country reacts. Expect a period feel tied to the decade's fashions, technology and public mood, with the pull of a true story giving the drama a documentary-adjacent seriousness. The tone is tense and steady rather than flashy, building through conversations, meetings and close calls more than set-piece spectacle. Its crew-centred arcs suit viewers who enjoy ensemble casts and characters who are pulled deeper into something they cannot easily walk away from. Best for a focused evening, for fans of heist stories grounded in real events, and for anyone curious about Colombian history who wants it told as tense, character-driven crime drama.
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