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