
Potatoes
Les patates
Release: 1969-11-22·Runtime: 95m·★ 6.1
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
Robert Blomeas Pensioner
Luce Fabioleas Mother Guignard
Gib Grossacas Saingery
Christine Aurelas Traveler
Pierre Colletas Peasant with the cart
Pascale Robertsas Fifine, 'Fifine'
Bernard Lajarrigeas Bourg-Fidèle Mayor
Claude Confortèsas Gendarme
Georges Doukingas Neighbor of 'P'tit Louis'
Raymonde Vattieras Old lady on the train
Pierre Perretas Clovis Parizel
Bérengère Dautunas Mathilde
Jean-Pierre Igouxas Ernest
Jean Luisias Gendarme
Henri Virlogeuxas Parizel senior
Marc Eyraudas Maurice
René Havardas Lulu
Hubert de Lapparentas Bayochet
Jeanne Allardas Paulette
Pierre Vaneckas German soldier (uncredited)
Jacques Balutinas 'P'tit Louis'
Gérard Buhras Serge
Colette Proustas Teacher
Lucien Hubertas Guignard
Rufusas Larobesse
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