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