El robo del siglo
"The Story Of The Theft That Made History"
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.