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