
Potatoes
Les patates
Release: 1969-11-22·Runtime: 95m·★ 6.2
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 Perretas Clovis Parizel
Bernard Lajarrigeas Bourg-Fidèle Mayor
Robert Blomeas Pensioner
Jean-Pierre Igouxas Ernest
Colette Proustas Teacher
Raymonde Vattieras Old lady on the train
Christine Aurelas Traveler
René Havardas Lulu
Claude Confortèsas Gendarme
Pascale Robertsas Fifine, 'Fifine'
Rufusas Larobesse
Gib Grossacas Saingery
Pierre Vaneckas German soldier (uncredited)
Henri Virlogeuxas Parizel senior
Jeanne Allardas Paulette
Luce Fabioleas Mother Guignard
Hubert de Lapparentas Bayochet
Georges Doukingas Neighbor of 'P'tit Louis'
Marc Eyraudas Maurice
Pierre Colletas Peasant with the cart
Bérengère Dautunas Mathilde
Jacques Balutinas 'P'tit Louis'
Lucien Hubertas Guignard
Jean Luisias Gendarme
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