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