Placido (1961)
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- 1h 25min
- Comedy, Drama
- 27 Jun 1962 (France)
- Movie
An ill-advised charity campaign encouraging wealthy citizens to break bread with the less fortunate sweeps across a small industrial Spanish town on Christmas Eve.
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Awards:
- Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 7 wins & 1 nomination.
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Cast
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Plácido Alonso
(as Casto Sendra 'Cassen')
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| José Luis López Vázquez | ... |
Gabino Quintanilla
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| Elvira Quintillá | ... |
Emilia
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| Manuel Alexandre | ... |
Julián Alonso
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Mario de Bustos | ... |
Don Rodolfo
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| María Francés | ... |
Hermana de la Caridad
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Mari Carmen Yepes | ... |
Martita (as Carmen Yepes)
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Jesús Puche | ... |
Jefe de estación
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Roberto Llamas | ... |
Damián Olmedo
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| Amelia de la Torre | ... |
Doña Encarna de Galán
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Juan G. Medina | ... |
Don Arturo
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| José María Caffarel | ... |
Zapater
(as José Mª Caffarel)
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| Xan das Bolas | ... |
Rivas
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| Fernando Delgado | ... |
Representante
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| Laura Granados | ... |
Erika
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Juan Manuel Simón | ... |
Roberto Bonifaz, el joven galán
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Carmen Valencia | ... |
Maruja Collado
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Gloria Osuna | ... |
Lali
(as Gloria F. Osuna)
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Francisco Aguilera | ... |
El actor
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Juan Torres | ... |
Dueño de la cesta
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Lepe | ... |
Padre de Emilia
(as José Álvarez 'Lepe')
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| José Orjas | ... |
Notario
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Xavier Vivé | ... |
Edmundo Galán
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Camino Delgado | ... |
Señora del notario
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| Félix Fernández | ... |
Pobre en casa de Galán
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Carmen Pradillo | ... |
Criada mayor de los Galán
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| Erasmo Pascual | ... |
Pasante de la notaría
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J.C. Tejeiro | ... |
Ayudante del pasante
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| Agustín González | ... |
Álvaro Gil
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| Julia Delgado Caro | ... |
María de Helguera
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Antonio Gandía | ... |
Pascual
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| José Franco | ... |
Matías Helguera
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Amparo Gómez Ramos | ... |
Antonia, criada de los Helguera
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José Gavilán | ... |
Dentista
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| Carme Contreras | ... |
Maruja
(as Carmen Contreras)
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| Luis Ciges | ... |
Pobre en casa de Helguera
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Angel Company | ... |
El sacerdote
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| Julia Caba Alba | ... |
Concheta
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| Antonio Ferrandis | ... |
Ramiro
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Emilio Sancho | ... |
Don Carlos
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Vicente Llosa | ... |
Pobre en casa del notario
(as Vicente Llosá)
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| Amparo Soler Leal | ... |
Marilú Martínez
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Mary Alda | ... |
Viviana, hermana del dentista (uncredited)
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| Félix Dafauce | ... |
(uncredited)
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Carmina Farguell | ... |
Hermana del dentista #2 (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Luis García Berlanga | ... | (as Luis G. Berlanga) |
Written by
| Luis García Berlanga | ... | (story) (as Luis G. Berlanga) & |
| Rafael Azcona | ... | (story) |
| Luis García Berlanga | ... | (screenplay) (as Luis G. Berlanga) & |
| Rafael Azcona | ... | (screenplay) & |
| José Luis Colina | ... | (screenplay) & |
| José Luis Font | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| Alfredo Matas | ... | producer |
| Narciso Munné | ... | line producer |
Music by
| Miguel Asins Arbó | ||
Cinematography by
| Francisco Sempere | ||
Editing by
| José Antonio Rojo | ||
Editorial Department
| Carmen Fábregas | ... | assistant editor |
| Concepción Piño | ... | assistant editor (as Conchita Pino) |
Art Direction by
| Antonio Cortés | ||
Set Decoration by
| Andrés Vallvé | ||
Makeup Department
| Rodrigo Gurrucharri | ... | makeup artist (as Rodrigo Gurucharri) |
| Teresa Plumet | ... | assistant makeup artist |
| Vicenta Salvadó | ... | hair stylist (as Vicenta Salvador) |
| Carmen Teran | ... | assistant makeup artist (as Carmela Terán) |
Production Management
| José Manuel M. Herrero | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Juan Estelrich | ... | assistant director |
| Pascual Cervera | ... | trainee assistant director (uncredited) |
| Juan Gabriel Tharrats | ... | second assistant director (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Enrique Barrés | ... | property master |
| Domingo Bronchalo | ... | assistant set decorator |
| Enrique Bronchalo | ... | construction coordinator |
| Ramón Miró | ... | furniture |
Sound Department
| Felipe Fernández | ... | sound engineer |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Miguel Agudo | ... | second operator |
| Emilio Godes | ... | still photographer |
| Antonio Millán | ... | assistant camera |
| Eduardo Noé | ... | second operator |
| Antonio Sala | ... | assistant camera (as Toni Sala) |
| Juan Prous | ... | second assistant camera (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Ramón Baillo | ... | production assistant |
| Luis Fernández | ... | production assistant |
| José Luis Font | ... | shooting secretary |
| Julio F. Alymán | ... | voice dubbing (uncredited) |
| Valeriano Andrés | ... | voice dubbing: Xavier Vivié (uncredited) |
| Vicente Bañó | ... | voice dubbing: Emilio Sancho/various (uncredited) |
| Eduardo Calvo | ... | voice dubbing: Jesús Puche (uncredited) |
| José Casín | ... | voice dubbing (uncredited) |
| Hipólito de Diego | ... | voice dubbing (uncredited) |
| Lucita García Luengo | ... | voice dubbing: Camino Delgado/various (uncredited) |
| Antonio García Quijada | ... | voice dubbing: Mario Bustos (uncredited) |
| Manuel Guitián | ... | voice dubbing: Juan G. Medina (uncredited) |
| Alfredo Landa | ... | voice dubbing: Luis Ciges (uncredited) |
| José Prada | ... | voice dubbing: José Gavilán (uncredited) |
| Víctor Ramírez | ... | voice dubbing: Angel Company (uncredited) |
| Ana María Saizar | ... | voice dubbing: Amparo Gómez Ramos (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Talma Filmes (1963) (Portugal) (theatrical)
- Divisa Home Video (2006) (Spain) (DVD)
- Divisa Home Video (2014) (Spain) (DVD)
- In-Cine Distribuidora Cinematográfica S.A.
- The Criterion Channel (2019) (United States) (tv) (digital)
- Vídeo Mercury Films (1961) (Spain)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Peris Hermanos (wardrobe)
- Miró (furniture)
- Orphea Films (studio)
- Estudios Exa (sound post-production)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
In a small Spanish town, a group of old ladies decides to celebrate Christmas Eve with a "seat a poor man at your table" dinner: each wealthy household of the town will have a homeless person dining with them that night. The celebrations also include a parade, and in its midst is Plácido, the humble owner of a three-wheeler, whose family is forced to live in a public lavatory because they lack the money to pay rent, and who must pay the second bill on his vehicle before midnight or else he will lose it. Written by Pablo Montoya |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | The film was originally going to be titled "Siente a un pobre a su mesa" ("seat a poor man at your table"), but this was ultimately changed because the Spanish censorship would not allow it. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Berlanga, plano personal (2011). See more » |