Despite a near-perfect execution, the group was caught months later after the wife of one of the robbers, Beto de la Torre, informed the police out of revenge for his alleged infidelity. Critical Reception
: Compares the heist's planning to Ocean's Eleven , noting the "meticulous drawings" and "Danny Ocean style" blueprints used by the crew.
The Netflix documentary (2022) provides a detailed, firsthand account of Argentina's famous 2006 "Robbery of the Century." Directed by Matías Gueilburt, the film is notable for featuring direct interviews with the actual perpetrators who orchestrated the bloodless raid on the Banco Río in Acassuso. Key Narrative Details Bank Robbers: The Last Great Heist
: Critics highlight its "fascinating watch" and "ingenious" national pride.
The crew vanished through a secret tunnel they had spent months constructing, leading to the city's sewage system. They left behind a famous note: "In a rich man's neighborhood without guns or grudges, it's only money and no love" . Despite a near-perfect execution, the group was caught
: Rated it 4/5, noting its "firsthand interviews" and "fascinating" storytelling, while warning of frequent cannabis use and some swearing. Documentary Style The film avoids being a dry reenactment by using:
On January 13, 2006, four men took 23 hostages and used toy guns to hold off over 300 police officers. While police believed they were in a standard standoff, the crew was busy emptying 145 safe deposit boxes. Key Narrative Details : Critics highlight its "fascinating
Mastermind Fernando Araujo and "The Engineer" Sebastián García Bolster explain their technical innovations, like a custom-made metal press used to breach the vault.