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