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