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