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