Placido(1962)
Plácido
Placido 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.
Placido (1962) is a comedy film directed by Luis García Berlanga, released on June 27, 1962 with a runtime of 1h 24m. It stars Cassen, José Luis López Vázquez, Elvira Quintillá and Manuel Alexandre. Viewers rate it 7.7 out of 10 across 91 ratings.
- Director:
- Luis García Berlanga
- Writers:
- Rafael Azcona, Luis García Berlanga, José Luis Font
- Cinematographer:
- Francisco Sempere
- Composer:
- Miguel Asins Arbó
- Production:
- Jet Films
- Status:
- Released
Placido Cast & Crew
Main cast
Cassen
as Plácido
José Luis López Vázquez
as Gabino Quintanilla
Elvira Quintillá
as Emilia
Manuel Alexandre
as Julián
- Mario Bustos
Mario Bustos
as Rodolfo
María Francés
as Nun
- Carmen Yepes
Carmen Yepes
as Martita
Jesús Puche
- Roberto Llamas
Roberto Llamas
as Olmedo
Amelia de la Torre
as Mrs. Galán
- Juan G. Medina
Juan G. Medina
José María Caffarel
as Zapater
Key crew
Directed by Luis García Berlanga, written by Rafael Azcona, Luis García Berlanga and José Luis Font.
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Placido Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.7/10 from 91 ratings.
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Placido – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Placido online?
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Placido (1962) is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Placido?
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The main cast of Placido (1962) includes Cassen, José Luis López Vázquez, Elvira Quintillá, Manuel Alexandre and Mario Bustos. The film was directed by Luis García Berlanga. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Placido released?
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Placido was released on June 27, 1962 and runs for 1h 24m.
Is Placido worth watching?
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Placido (1962) holds an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from 91 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.