The Heist of the Century
A vibrant caper where crime becomes high art. Amidst the rain-slicked streets of Buenos Aires, a mastermind and a showman orchestrate a symphony of deception, replacing bullets with plastic and violence with wit in a heist that feels like a magic trick.
The Heist of the Century
The Heist of the Century

El robo del siglo

"The Story Of The Theft That Made History"

16 January 2020 Argentina 114 min ⭐ 7.7 (831)
Director: Ariel Winograd
Cast: Guillermo Francella, Diego Peretti, Luis Luque, Pablo Rago, Rafael Ferro
Crime Thriller Comedy
The Art of Crime Perception vs. Reality Betrayal and Human Flaws
Box Office: $7,627,100

The Heist of the Century - Movie Quotes

Memorable Quotes

En barrio de ricachones, sin armas ni rencores, es solo plata y no amores.

— The Note (Written by Araujo)

Context:

Found by the police hanging in the empty vault after the robbers have already escaped.

Meaning:

The film's manifesto. It declares that the crime is victimless (stealing from the rich/insured banks) and non-violent, framing the robbers as folk heroes rather than villains.

El arte de ganar es saber cuándo retirarse.

— Mario Vitette Sellanes

Context:

Spoken during the planning/execution phase, highlighting his experience compared to the others.

Meaning:

Reflects the professional criminal's code and the theatrical nature of their heist—knowing when the "show" is over.

Yo no soy un ladrón, soy un artista.

— Fernando Araujo

Context:

Araujo explaining his philosophy behind the plan to the skeptical crew.

Meaning:

Encapsulates Araujo's entire motivation. He dissociates himself from common criminality, viewing his actions as a high-concept performance.