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