Placido (1962)

Placido (1962) poster

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
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Cast

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.