

Placido
1962-06-27 · 84 min · ★ 7.7
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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- Directors
- Luis García Berlanga
- Production companies
- Jet Films
- Countries
- Spain
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
CassenPlácido
José Luis López VázquezGabino Quintanilla
Elvira QuintilláEmilia
Manuel AlexandreJulián
María FrancésNun
Jesús Puche
Amelia de la TorreMrs. Galán
José María CaffarelZapater
Xan das BolasRivas
Fernando DelgadoBañares
Laura GranadosErika
Gloria Fernán OsunaLaliTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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