
Potatoes
Les patates
Release: 1969-11-22·Runtime: 95m·★ 6.1
ComedyDrama
In a village in the Ardennes, during the German occupation, finding rations is becoming almost impossible. Clovis, an ordinary labourer, decides to cross the occupied zone to bring back enough potatoes to feed his family. His plan is a success but Clovis rapidly becomes obsessed with storing the precious tubers.
Production Countries
France
Production Companies
Société Nouvelle des Établissements Gaumont (SNEG)
S.O.P.A.C.
Cast
Jean Luisias Gendarme
Bérengère Dautunas Mathilde
Marc Eyraudas Maurice
Hubert de Lapparentas Bayochet
Jeanne Allardas Paulette
Pascale Robertsas Fifine, 'Fifine'
Bernard Lajarrigeas Bourg-Fidèle Mayor
Georges Doukingas Neighbor of 'P'tit Louis'
Gib Grossacas Saingery
Jacques Balutinas 'P'tit Louis'
Pierre Colletas Peasant with the cart
Raymonde Vattieras Old lady on the train
Henri Virlogeuxas Parizel senior
Luce Fabioleas Mother Guignard
Jean-Pierre Igouxas Ernest
Pierre Vaneckas German soldier (uncredited)
Gérard Buhras Serge
Rufusas Larobesse
René Havardas Lulu
Claude Confortèsas Gendarme
Pierre Perretas Clovis Parizel
Christine Aurelas Traveler
Lucien Hubertas Guignard
Robert Blomeas Pensioner
Colette Proustas Teacher
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