Old Thieves: The Legend of Artegio (2007)

Old robbers in prison tell personal stories

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Is the story of a generation of thieves who achieved their greatest victories in the sixties; their distinctive code of ethics, the various categories of delinquents inhabiting the city’s streets, their alliances with high ranking police officials that allowed them to operate, the betrayals that followed, and the price they ended up paying.

Director: Everardo González
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 97 min
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Screenplay

Editing: Juan Manuel Figueroa
Production: Artegios, Arte 7, Instituto Mexicano de Cinematografía
Country: Mexico
Language: Español
Original Language: es

Keywords

mexico, robbery, legend, 1970s, profession, thief, jail, code of honor, 1960s

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More Films by Director: Everardo González
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Old Thieves: The Legend of Artegio about?
Is the story of a generation of thieves who achieved their greatest victories in the sixties; their distinctive code of ethics, the various categories of delinquents inhabiting the city’s streets, their alliances with high ranking police officials that allowed them to operate, the betrayals that followed, and the price they ended up paying.
Who directed Old Thieves: The Legend of Artegio?
Old Thieves: The Legend of Artegio was directed by Everardo González.
How long is Old Thieves: The Legend of Artegio?
Old Thieves: The Legend of Artegio has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
What genre is Old Thieves: The Legend of Artegio?
Old Thieves: The Legend of Artegio is a Documentary film.
Where was Old Thieves: The Legend of Artegio produced?
Old Thieves: The Legend of Artegio was produced in Mexico.