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