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