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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.

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