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