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