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