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