Placido
Plácido
Synopsis
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.
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Cassen
Plácido
José Luis López Vázquez
Gabino Quintanilla
Elvira Quintillá
Emilia
Manuel Alexandre
Julián
Mario Bustos
Rodolfo
María Francés
Nun
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
Fernando Delgado
Bañares
Laura Granados
Erika
Juan Manuel Simón
Roberto Bonifaz
Carmen Valencia
Maruja Collado
Gloria Fernán Osuna
Lali
Release History & Theatrical Window
Barcelona
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Luis García Berlanga
- Screenplay & Story
- Rafael Azcona, Luis García Berlanga, José Luis Font, José Luis Colina
- Original Score
- Miguel Asins Arbó
- Original Title
- Plácido
- Country of Origin
- Spain
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Jet Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Luis García Berlanga
Rafael Azcona, Luis García Berlanga, José Luis Font, José Luis Colina
Miguel Asins Arbó
Francisco Sempere
José Antonio Rojo
Alfredo Matas
Department Leadership Roster
Luis García Berlanga
Director
Andrés Vallvé
Production Design
Miguel Asins Arbó
Original Music Composer
José Antonio Rojo
Editor
Francisco Sempere
Director of Photography
Rafael Azcona
Screenplay
Luis García Berlanga
Screenplay
José Luis Font
Screenplay
José Luis Colina
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Placido
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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?
The principal cast of Placido includes Cassen, José Luis López Vázquez, Elvira Quintillá, Manuel Alexandre, Mario Bustos.
When was Placido released and how long is it?
Placido was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for Placido?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Placido was composed by Miguel Asins Arbó.