
Potatoes
Les patates
Release: 1969-11-22·Runtime: 95m·★ 6.2
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
Pierre Perretas Clovis Parizel
Luce Fabioleas Mother Guignard
Rufusas Larobesse
Christine Aurelas Traveler
Georges Doukingas Neighbor of 'P'tit Louis'
Pascale Robertsas Fifine, 'Fifine'
Jacques Balutinas 'P'tit Louis'
Jean-Pierre Igouxas Ernest
Jean Luisias Gendarme
Robert Blomeas Pensioner
Claude Confortèsas Gendarme
Henri Virlogeuxas Parizel senior
Gérard Buhras Serge
Lucien Hubertas Guignard
Raymonde Vattieras Old lady on the train
Pierre Colletas Peasant with the cart
Gib Grossacas Saingery
Colette Proustas Teacher
Pierre Vaneckas German soldier (uncredited)
Bernard Lajarrigeas Bourg-Fidèle Mayor
Jeanne Allardas Paulette
Bérengère Dautunas Mathilde
Marc Eyraudas Maurice
René Havardas Lulu
Hubert de Lapparentas Bayochet
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