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