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