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