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