
Potatoes
Les patates
Release: 1969-11-22·Runtime: 95m·★ 6.2
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
Pierre Colletas Peasant with the cart
Georges Doukingas Neighbor of 'P'tit Louis'
Luce Fabioleas Mother Guignard
Gérard Buhras Serge
René Havardas Lulu
Jeanne Allardas Paulette
Jean-Pierre Igouxas Ernest
Pierre Perretas Clovis Parizel
Jacques Balutinas 'P'tit Louis'
Hubert de Lapparentas Bayochet
Rufusas Larobesse
Jean Luisias Gendarme
Colette Proustas Teacher
Raymonde Vattieras Old lady on the train
Pierre Vaneckas German soldier (uncredited)
Marc Eyraudas Maurice
Bernard Lajarrigeas Bourg-Fidèle Mayor
Claude Confortèsas Gendarme
Henri Virlogeuxas Parizel senior
Bérengère Dautunas Mathilde
Christine Aurelas Traveler
Pascale Robertsas Fifine, 'Fifine'
Lucien Hubertas Guignard
Robert Blomeas Pensioner
Gib Grossacas Saingery
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