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