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