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