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