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