The Hold Up
Seen it?1972 | 14 min | Drama
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved The Asphalt Jungle or Sneakers, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 14 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1972: an older pace and style.
Three men, laid off from their factory jobs, plan a gas station robbery.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
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- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Abel Ferrara
- Ken Fowler
- Robert G. Denison
- Joe Guida
- Joseph Capecchi
- John Paul McIntyre
- Chris Daviantes
- Jonathan Mack
- Ken Wilson