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