 The film makes several changes about the main characters, usually following Ricardo Piglia's book.El Nene, whose real name was Brignone, was actually the educated son of a judge; in an interview he said that he never knew what would happen with the money.He described Dorda –renamed "Angel" in the film– as the most good-natured of the robbers, whereas Malito –"Fontana" in the film– supposedly evoked fear.