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