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