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