
Potatoes
Les patates
Release: 1969-11-22·Runtime: 95m·★ 6.2
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
Georges Doukingas Neighbor of 'P'tit Louis'
Bérengère Dautunas Mathilde
Jacques Balutinas 'P'tit Louis'
Pierre Colletas Peasant with the cart
Pierre Perretas Clovis Parizel
Jeanne Allardas Paulette
Gib Grossacas Saingery
Jean-Pierre Igouxas Ernest
Pierre Vaneckas German soldier (uncredited)
Henri Virlogeuxas Parizel senior
Pascale Robertsas Fifine, 'Fifine'
Bernard Lajarrigeas Bourg-Fidèle Mayor
Christine Aurelas Traveler
Gérard Buhras Serge
Rufusas Larobesse
Claude Confortèsas Gendarme
Colette Proustas Teacher
Robert Blomeas Pensioner
Luce Fabioleas Mother Guignard
Marc Eyraudas Maurice
Lucien Hubertas Guignard
Jean Luisias Gendarme
Raymonde Vattieras Old lady on the train
René Havardas Lulu
Hubert de Lapparentas Bayochet
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