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