FeatureKomödie

Plácido (1962): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

1962 · Film · ★ 7.6

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Released in 1962, Plácido is a komödie film directed by Luis García Berlanga, running about 84 minutes.

What it’s 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.

Who’s in it. Plácido stars Cassen as Plácido, Elvira Quintillá as Emilia, José Luis López Vázquez as Gabino Quintanilla and Manuel Alexandre as Julián, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Plácido has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In USA you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Plácido page.

If you liked it. Fans of Plácido tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Das Leben ist schön and Fight Club.

Häufige Fragen

Where can I watch Plácido (1962)?
In USA, Plácido is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Plácido worth watching?
Plácido holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy komödie. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Plácido?
Plácido stars Cassen, Elvira Quintillá, José Luis López Vázquez, Manuel Alexandre and María Francés.
When was Plácido released?
Plácido was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.