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