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