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COMEDY . 1962 . 1h 24m . Spanish . 7.7/10

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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
Starring Cassen, José Luis López Vázquez, Elvira Quintillá
7.7/10
Rating
1h 24m
Runtime
1962
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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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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Director
Placido was directed by Luis García Berlanga.
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Cast
Cassen stars as Plácido in Placido.
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Year context
Placido was released 64 years ago in 1962.
Placido is a Comedy film with a runtime of 1h 24m.

CREW

Writer
Rafael Azcona

STUDIOS (1)

Jet Films

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
84 min (1h 24m)
Language
Spanish
Country
Spain
Rating
7.7/10 (86 votes)
Popularity
5
IMDB
tt0055310

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.
How long is Placido?
Placido has a runtime of 84 minutes (1h 24m).
Who directed Placido?
Placido was directed by Luis García Berlanga.
Who stars in Placido?
The cast of Placido includes Cassen, José Luis López Vázquez, Elvira Quintillá, Manuel Alexandre, Mario Bustos.
What is the rating of Placido?
Placido has a rating of 7.7 out of 10 based on 86 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (1)

Comedy

KEYWORDS (10)

small town homeless person bourgeoisie black humor social satire working class unpaid bill social differences christmas christmas eve
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