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