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