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