Placido (1962)
Placido (1962)
Plot.
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.
Where to Watch.

Currently Placido is available for streaming online, rent, buy or watch for free on: Criterion Channel
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Cast & Crew.

Cassen
Plácido

José Luis López Vázquez
Gabino Quintanilla

Elvira Quintillá
Emilia

Manuel Alexandre
Julián

Mario Bustos
Don Rodolfo

María Francés
Nun

Mario de Bustos
Don Rodolfo

Carmen Yepes
Martita

Jesús Puche

Roberto Llamas
Olmedo

Amelia de la Torre
Mrs. Galán

Juan G. Medina

José María Caffarel
Zapater

Xan das Bolas
Rivas - The Administrator

Fernando Delgado
Bañares

Laura Granados
Erika

Juan Manuel Simón
Roberto Bonifaz - The Young Beau

Carmen Valencia
Maruja Collado

Gloria Fernán Osuna
Lali

José 'Lepe' Álvarez
Emilia's Father

José Orjas
Mr. Gil - The Notary

Félix Fernández
The Galáns' Poor Man

Erasmo Pascual
Notary's Old Employee

Agustín González
Don Álvaro Gil

Julia Delgado Caro
Doña María Helguera

Antonio Gandía
Pascual

José Franco
Don Matías Helguera

Amparo Gómez Ramos
Antonia - The Helgueras' Handmaid

José María Gavilán
Dentist

Carmen Contreras
Maruja

Luis Ciges
Dentist's Poor Man

Ángel Company
Priest

Julia Caba Alba
Concheta

Antonio Ferrandis
Ramiro

Amparo Soler Leal
Marilú

Luis García Berlanga
Director / Screenstory / Screenplay

Rafael Azcona
Screenstory / Screenplay

Alfredo Matas
Executive Producer

Narciso Munné
Production Director

José Manuel M. Herrero
Production Manager

Juan Estelrich March
Assistant Director

José Luis Font
Script Supervisor / Screenplay

Miguel Agudo
Camera Operator

Eduardo Noé
Camera Operator

Antonio Sala
Assistant Camera

Antonio Millán
Assistant Camera

Emilio Godes
Still Photographer

Ramón Baillo
Production Assistant

Luis Fernández
Production Assistant

Enrique Barrés
Property Master

Rodrigo Gurucharri
Makeup Department Head

Vicenta Salvador
Hair Department Head

Teresa Plumet
Makeup & Hair Assistant

Carmela Terán
Makeup & Hair Assistant

Antonio Cortés
Set Decoration

Andrés Vallvé
Production Design

Felipe Fernández
Sound Engineer

Carmen Fábregas
Assistant Editor

Conchita Pino
Assistant Editor

Domingo Bronchalo
Assistant Decorator

Enrique Bronchalo
Construction Manager

Miguel Asins Arbó
Original Music Composer

José Antonio Rojo
Editor

Francisco Sempere
Director of Photography

José Luis Colina
Screenplay

Camino Delgado

Carmen Pradillo

J. C. Tejeiro

Vicente Llosá

Xavier Vivé

Emilio Sancho

Juan Torres

Francisco Aguilera
Media.



Details.
Release DateJune 27, 1962
Original NamePlácido
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 24m
Genres
Last updated:
This Movie Is About.
unpaid bill
homeless person
small town
bourgeoisie
black humor
social satire
working class
social differences
christmas eve
christmas
Wiki.
Plácido [ˈplaθiðo] is a 1961 Spanish black comedy film directed by Luis García Berlanga. It was nominated to the Academy Award as Best Foreign Language Film. It was also entered into the 1962 Cannes Film Festival.
In the film, affluent women in a provincial town organize a Christmas campaign of feeding the poor. They are actually both disgusted by the poor, and treating them as their personal possessions. Meanwhile, the impoverished owner of a motorcycle car tries to find enough money to pay for his vehicle.
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