
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
Pierre Perretas Clovis Parizel
Christine Aurelas Traveler
Jeanne Allardas Paulette
Claude Confortèsas Gendarme
Raymonde Vattieras Old lady on the train
Pierre Vaneckas German soldier (uncredited)
Henri Virlogeuxas Parizel senior
Bérengère Dautunas Mathilde
Pascale Robertsas Fifine, 'Fifine'
Jean Luisias Gendarme
Jacques Balutinas 'P'tit Louis'
Marc Eyraudas Maurice
Luce Fabioleas Mother Guignard
Gérard Buhras Serge
René Havardas Lulu
Hubert de Lapparentas Bayochet
Robert Blomeas Pensioner
Lucien Hubertas Guignard
Rufusas Larobesse
Pierre Colletas Peasant with the cart
Gib Grossacas Saingery
Jean-Pierre Igouxas Ernest
Colette Proustas Teacher
Bernard Lajarrigeas Bourg-Fidèle Mayor
Georges Doukingas Neighbor of 'P'tit Louis'
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