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