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