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