Placido (1962)
In a small Spanish town, during the Christmas holidays, a group of rich old ladies organize a peculiar event that consists of inviting a homeless person to sit down to dinner at their wealthy table. Plácido, a humble worker, is hired by the organizers to participate in a parade with his three-wheeled vehicle, a seemingly simple mission that will not be easy for him to accomplish.
Director: Luis García Berlanga
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 84 min
Release Date: June 27, 1962
Cast
- Cassen - Plácido
- José Luis López Vázquez - Gabino Quintanilla
- Elvira Quintillá - Emilia
- Manuel Alexandre - Julián
- Mario Bustos - Don Rodolfo
- María Francés - Nun
- Carmen Yepes - Martita
- Jesús Puche
- Roberto Llamas - Olmedo
- Amelia de la Torre - Mrs. Galán
Screenplay
- Luis García Berlanga (Screenstory)
- Rafael Azcona (Screenstory)
- Rafael Azcona (Screenplay)
- Luis García Berlanga (Screenplay)
- José Luis Font (Screenplay)
Music: Miguel Asins Arbó
Cinematography: Francisco Sempere
Editing: José Antonio Rojo
Production: Jet Films
Country: Spain
Language: Español
Original Language: es
Keywords
small town, homeless person, bourgeoisie, black humor, social satire, working class, unpaid bill, social differences, christmas, christmas eve
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Placido about?
- In a small Spanish town, during the Christmas holidays, a group of rich old ladies organize a peculiar event that consists of inviting a homeless person to sit down to dinner at their wealthy table. Plácido, a humble worker, is hired by the organizers to participate in a parade with his three-wheeled vehicle, a seemingly simple mission that will not be easy for him to accomplish.
- Who directed Placido?
- Placido was directed by Luis García Berlanga.
- Who stars in Placido?
- Placido stars Cassen, José Luis López Vázquez, Elvira Quintillá, Manuel Alexandre, Mario Bustos, María Francés.
- How long is Placido?
- Placido has a runtime of 1h 24m (84 minutes).
- What genre is Placido?
- Placido is a Comedy film.
- Where was Placido produced?
- Placido was produced in Spain.