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