
Santa Claus Is a Stinker(1982)
Two neurotics, working for a suicide hotline on the night of Christmas Eve, get caught up in a catastrophe when a pregnant woman, her abusive boyfriend, and a transvestite visit their office.


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.

Cassen
Plácido

José Luis López Vázquez
Gabino Quintanilla

Elvira Quintillá
Emilia

Manuel Alexandre
Julián
Mario Bustos
Rodolfo

María Francés
Nun
Carmen Yepes
Martita

Jesús Puche
Roberto Llamas
Olmedo

Amelia de la Torre
Mrs. Galán
Placido is a comedy film released in 1962 exploring themes of small town, homeless person, bourgeoisie, black humor, social satire, working class. Directed by Luis García Berlanga, it stars Cassen, José Luis López Vázquez, Elvira Quintillá. 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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