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