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