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