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