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