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