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