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