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