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