

Placido (1962)
Plácido
Overview
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.
Where to watch Placido
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Criterion Channel | — | — |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | — | — |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total, FlixOlé | Amazon Video | Amazon Video |
| Saudi Arabia | FlixOlé | — | — |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Placido in 36 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
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. Placido is a Comedy movie, released on 1962-06-27, runtime 84 minutes.
Is Placido worth watching?
TMDB users rate Placido 7.7 out of 10 from 93 ratings. It is widely liked by viewers.
Where can I watch Placido?
In the United States, Placido streams on Criterion Channel. The table on this page lists 3 more countries. Movie World also lists online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Luis García Berlanga
Cast
- Cassen as Plácido
- José Luis López Vázquez as Gabino Quintanilla
- Elvira Quintillá as Emilia
- Manuel Alexandre as Julián
- Mario Bustos as Rodolfo
- María Francés as Nun
- Carmen Yepes as Martita
- Jesús Puche
- Roberto Llamas as Olmedo
- Amelia de la Torre as Mrs. Galán
- Juan G. Medina
- José María Caffarel as Zapater
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Sources
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