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