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

Placido (1962)

Poster for Placido

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Luis García Berlanga
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    Plácido Cassen
  • Profile picture of José Luis López Vázquez
    Gabino Quintanilla José Luis López Vázquez
  • Profile picture of Elvira Quintillá
    Emilia Elvira Quintillá
  • Profile picture of Manuel Alexandre
    Julián Manuel Alexandre
  • Profile picture of María Francés
    Nun María Francés
  • Profile picture of Jesús Puche
    Jesús Puche
  • Profile picture of Amelia de la Torre
    Mrs. Galán Amelia de la Torre
  • Profile picture of José María Caffarel
    Zapater José María Caffarel

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Keywords

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